We find that we now prefer the pork over beef; it's no contest in terms of both flavor and tenderness. And all the lard! This is year 4 for us, and it has gotten easier every year as we have figured things out. Good luck to you! Oh, and get a reservation in with your local butcher; our deer season runs Oct 1 to Jan 1, and it gets really hard to find a spot if you didn't line one up early. Or, butcher it yourself.
My wife and I are looking to add pigs this year too!
We find that we now prefer the pork over beef; it's no contest in terms of both flavor and tenderness. And all the lard! This is year 4 for us, and it has gotten easier every year as we have figured things out. Good luck to you! Oh, and get a reservation in with your local butcher; our deer season runs Oct 1 to Jan 1, and it gets really hard to find a spot if you didn't line one up early. Or, butcher it yourself.
Thanks for the tip! Will definitely tuck that away for down the road