Pat, that sounds like what the guide did on a hunt in Fl last yr. It was very hot and he said they never get into the guts. He was very careful to avoid the stinger and said that if ya got messin with that it could spoil the whole hog. I BBQ'd the backstraps and they were tough and dry. I boned the rest and added store bought roasts and it made good burger/sausage.

Do nature a favor, spay/neuter your pets and any weird friends or relatives.