The Hog Book
The Hog Book
The Hog Book

The Hog Book

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The Hog Book breaks down hogs into a simple set of categories based on size and sex. There are tips on locating hogs and hunting hogs, diagrams for building a simple hog trap, illustrations of shot placement, different methods of skinning and gutting hogs, and four highly-detailed butchery sequences based on these categories. Interspersed throughout are stories of actual hog hunts.
Recipes include an exhaustive exploration of methods to make the most of this resource- including brining, curing, smoking, grilling, sausage and stock making, charcuterie, offal cookery, and even how to cook the heads. There are recipes perfect for a quick weekday dinner, elaborate, celebratory deep dives, and even recipes for desserts and baked goods. Sauces, salsas, and complementary side dish recipes are found throughout.
In all, the book covers everything from the complex and fascinating history of the wild North American hog all the way down to a recipe for making a chocolate cake with hog lard.

 

Winner of the 2022 James Beard Award (single subject category)

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Zach H.
Valuable knowledge, way more than cook book.

I'm always on the lookout for interesting cook books and this is that and so much more. I was surprised at the sheer size of this book when I opened the box. Coming it at over 400 pages, nearly every aspect of hog hunting and cooking is covered. The paper feels very high quality and the photos that compliment each page are worth of an art book in and of itself. Long story short, if you're on the fence this is worth your time.

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Mitch O
What a cracking Book

Steve talked this up and I was expecting that it couldn't possibly be as good as the pitch he gave. Turns out is was. It was comprehensive and in great format and easy to read in small portions.

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Julie
Interesting book, great for beginner or experienced.

I've shot, processed and cooked wild boar for years and this book is the real deal. I like the recipes too

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Jan
Everything you need to go hog hunting and eat well

Awesome book - never hunted before but by the end of this I am booking trips and sharpening cleavers.

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Bryce
Great Cook Book

Enjoying the book. First recipe I tried was Awesome!

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