[mylife]

Would curing feral hog meat make it safe to eat?

[JRandomFreeper]

What would make feral pig meat unsafe to eat besides leaving it raw at room temperature for more than 4 hours? (USDA rules)

I eat the heck out of it. I follow USDA rules for handling and processing. Including curing and cooking.

/johnny

[Texas Fossil]

Would curing feral hog meat make it safe to eat?

No. But they are already healthier than most tame hogs fed in SPF barn. They are free range, few have diseases and don't walk around in their own crap.

We trapped them for years and at times fed them out before slaughtering them. They are very lean, not bred for quick growth. No hormones. Made some really good whole hog sausage. Barely enough fat to keep from sticking in the pan. EXCEPT: if they have been feeding on peanuts. If so, avoid. You cannot get the oil off of you or the equipment.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

Here in Arkansas feral hogs are shot and left to rot as most have psudo-rabies.