Originally Posted By: Bill D.


Charlie,

My wife bought some "inexpensive" pork at a smaller ethnic grocery store a few years back. I could smell it as soon as she took the plastic off. Definitely an old boar. My cure for the smell was easy.....buried it deep behind the garden!!


Bill,
That's a shame...Yes, It's kind of scary that you would find that quality of pork in a store or market. I would be worried about Trichinosis (roundworms) as well on stuff like that. As a rule, we (personally) also (as a precaution) freeze the feral pork before we ever eat any of it. But there are 2) strains of Trichinosis and freezing only kills one strain...oddly enough the other strain can survive long term freezing. We just make sure its well cooked. I've read where diet can affect the quality of taste in pork as well...but, most of the hogs in SE Texas where I hunt are corn fed (feeders). The deer don't have a chance.
Charlie

Last edited by stickem'; 08/13/15 12:25 PM.
...when in doubt...set the hook...