WHOLE HOG*
- 24-28 lb pork chops
- 2-4 packages of 3 lb spare ribs
- 24 lbs of shoulder roasts or steaks
- 4 ham hocks
- 12-20 lbs ground pork (or sausage)
- 30-40 lbs ham (whole, half, or steaks)
- 16-20 lbs bacon
- 2 lb tenderloin
How much meat does a whole hog yield in meat?
Whole hogs yield approximately 140 pounds in meat, half hogs yield approximately 80 pounds in meat. The difference in the hanging weight and the weight of the meat, or finish weight, is the parts of the carcass that are not made into product.
How much does a whole hog cost?
The typical cost of a whole hog is $6.00 per pound and $6.50 per pound for a half hog. As we know that a 250 pound pig gives approximately 144 pounds of retail cuts, a 250-pound pig is worth $864.
How much meat can you get from a 250-pound pig?
The amount of meat you can get from a 250-pound pig is approximately 144 pounds of retail cuts. As this is just 57% of the original pig’s weight, you might be wondering what happens to the other 43%. Well, during slaughter and dressing, around 28% of a pig’s weight is removed because it is considered inedible.
How much does a hanging hog weigh?
Hanging weights were around 200 Lbs. 26. Loin Chops (each chop is a half pound, 2 per case) What age did you slaughter the hog? What was the approx feed cost? In a perfect situation at 5-6 months of age. Lord!
How much meat do you get from a 250 pound hog?
approximately 144 lbsA 250 lb. hog will yield approximately 144 lbs of retail cuts. Around 28% of a hog's live weight is inedible product re- moved during the slaughter and dressing procedure bringing our 250 lb.
How much meat do you get from a 300 lb hog?
From what we've experienced, a pasture raised pig will yield 70-75% of hanging weight. We'd expect a pig this size to produce 120 to 150 lbs of packaged meat.
How much bacon do you get from a 200 pound pig?
A whole hog will yield about 16 lbs of bacon. You can slice it and fry it fresh as a pork belly or you can have it smoked and cured to make bacon. Shoulder: A whole hog will yield 2 Boston butt roast and 2 picnic roasts from the shoulders.
How much meat do you get from a 1/2 hog?
How much meat do I get with half a hog? You will receive between 70-80 pounds of meat ready to go in your freezer. The hanging weight of half a hog can vary, but is usually around 100 lbs. Once the meat is cut from the bone and packaged some water weight is lost to evaporation so it yields 70-80% of the hanging weight.
How much is a 300 lb pig worth?
Whole or half hogs will be more money $5.00 per pound hanging weight is a good amount, about $1,000 for a 280-300 pound pig.
How much does it cost to butcher a pig?
Butchering costs for a pig are $100 for the slaughter fee plus $0.40-1.35 per pound for cuts that need additional handling and time to fill your order, like bratwurst or curing and smoking.
Is it worth buying a whole pig?
A whole pig typically yields 120 pounds of meat or more. Cost depends on the cuts chosen and its weight, but one can expect to save 15 percent to 40 percent. Farmers are willing to sell the whole pig for less than its parts to save on marketing dollars.
How big of a freezer do I need for a whole pig?
7 cu ftPlan to have 1 cubic foot of freezer space for every 15 pounds of pork. A small 7 cu ft freezer works great for a whole pig with extra room for chickens and fruit and veggie preserves, and half a hog will fit in a standard freezer compartment.
How long after killing a hog is the meat good?
If the temperature is warmer, and the area is not too humid or rainy, then you might have as long as 12 hours; anything past that and you're pushing your luck significantly. If the temperature is cooler, then 24 hours is around the maximum amount of time you want to wait before the meat starts to spoil.
What size freezer do you need for half a hog?
3-4 cubic feetFor the whole pig you will need approximately 6-7 cubic feet of freezer space. For the half pig you'll need 3-4 cubic feet.
How much does a half of pig cost?
The cost of a whole hog is a whole hog at $6.50/lb and a half hog for $7.00 per pound. This is based on the actual weight for the amount of meat that you receive back.
How much bacon is in half a pig?
8 - 10 poundsA typical HALF HOG order will include 14 - 18 pounds of ham cuts, 8 - 10 pounds of bacon, 18 - 22 pounds of loin cuts (chops or roasts), 8 - 12 pounds of shoulder cuts (steaks or roasts), 4 - 5 pounds of hocks and organ meats, and 3-5 pounds of ground pork, sausage, or brats.
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What is slaughtering a hog?
Slaughtering. Slaughtering removes blood, hide, and inedible parts from the animal. In beef, veal, and lamb, it would account for an average loss of slightly less than half the original live weight of the animal. The slaughter loss in hogs averages about one-quarter of the live weight.
What happens to meat after processing?
The fatter the carcass, the lower the final weight of the table-ready cuts will be. After processing, your table ready meat will weigh less than the carcass did before processing.
Does processing meat reduce freezer space?
Not only does trimming make meat more appetizing, it also reduces required freezer space and often eliminates further preparation in the kitchen. The more fat and bones removed for convenience, the greater the decrease in pounds.
How a 250 Pound Pig is Divided Up
A 250-pound pig is typically divided up into eleven categories of retail cuts. While a 250-pound will give you 23 lbs of bacon, this isn’t actually what most of a pig’s carcass is turned into.
How Much is a 250 lb Pig Worth?
The typical cost of a whole hog is $6.00 per pound and $6.50 per pound for a half hog. As we know that a 250 pound pig gives approximately 144 pounds of retail cuts, a 250-pound pig is worth $864.
