kilted hunt

**James MacMillan** · 15th January 08, 02:39 AM

Now that brings back some memories. Javelina (havelina to some) make great sport and wonderful eats. Looks like you came out on the proper end of the spike.

Do you do anything with the tusks?

**TheSp8** · 15th January 08, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

Do you do anything with the tusks?

His were just too small, I do plan to keep a skull if I get one with nice big tusks. I have made key rings in the past though.

Originally Posted by McClef

The processing bit sounds rather messy so I hope you had some kind of apron over your kilt!

I did while cutting up for packaging because I was up against a counter. The rest is such that a little care keeps things from getting messy.

YMOS,
Tony

**muirkirkca** · 15th January 08, 03:21 PM

Is their any difference in the taste of the meat between the boar and the sow. For the domesticated variety, the boar meat can be quite strong.

**Panache** · 15th January 08, 03:24 PM

Am I the only one here thinking about spare ribs?

:food-smiley-002:

Cheers

Jamie

**James MacMillan** · 19th January 08, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

Am I the only one here thinking about spare ribs?

:food-smiley-002:

Cheers

Jamie

You know - I never have figured out why they call them spare ribs?

Every time I make ribs, we never have any to spare!

**Bugbear** · 15th January 08, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by muirkirkca

Is their any difference in the taste of the meat between the boar and the sow. For the domesticated variety, the boar meat can be quite strong.

I seem to remember a strong aftertaste that lingered with some boars. That being said, I really don't know for sure. I hope someone can better answer your question. At least your post got a bump up in line, te he.

**TheSp8** · 15th January 08, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by muirkirkca

Is their any difference in the taste of the meat between the boar and the sow.

Aye, a wee bit. It's not as great as in domestic hogs though. The wild hogs have a strong pork flavor much greater than found in domestic pork. The difference in lifestyle, diet, and genetics is very noticable between the two. Care of the carcass and preparation have alot to do with it also. We'd much rather eat wild meat than domestic any time regardless of species.

YMOS,
Tony