Wild Hog ( Catch Clean & Cook )

Published on December 30, 2024
Duration: 28:45

This video provides an expert guide from Yoki Sturrup on how to prepare a delicious wild hog pulled pork sandwich. It covers the entire process from hunting and preparing the lean wild hog meat, creating a custom spice rub using a pilón, searing in a Lodge cast iron skillet, pressure cooking in an Instant Pot, to assembling the final sandwich with homemade coleslaw. Sturrup emphasizes techniques for reducing gaminess and maximizing flavor in wild game.

Quick Summary

Yoki Sturrup's expert guide details making wild hog pulled pork. Key steps include soaking the lean meat for 24 hours to reduce gaminess, preparing a custom spice rub with a pilón, searing in a Lodge cast iron skillet, and pressure cooking in an Instant Pot for one hour. The final dish is assembled with homemade coleslaw.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Wild Hog Context
  2. 02:03Ingredients Overview
  3. 04:40Creating the Dry Rub
  4. 08:31Meat Preparation and Seasoning
  5. 11:40Searing the Pork
  6. 14:42Pressure Cooking Process
  7. 18:47Coleslaw Preparation
  8. 21:42Shredding and Final Assembly

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you prepare wild hog meat to reduce gaminess?

To reduce gaminess in wild hog meat, it's recommended to soak the meat for 24 hours before cooking. Additionally, using a well-balanced spice rub with ingredients like brown sugar can help complement the natural flavors of the wild game.

What is the best cut of wild hog for pulled pork?

For pulled pork, the ham (back leg) of a wild hog is often recommended over the shoulder. This is because wild hog shoulders can be less meaty and contain more connective tissue, whereas the ham typically offers a better meat yield for shredding.

What tools are essential for making wild hog pulled pork?

Essential tools include a Lodge cast iron skillet for searing, an Instant Pot for pressure cooking, and a pilón (mortar and pestle) for grinding custom spice rubs. Tongs and forks are also needed for shredding the meat.

How long should wild hog be pressure cooked for pulled pork?

Wild hog meat, specifically the ham, should be pressure cooked on high for approximately one hour. This duration ensures the meat becomes tender enough to be easily shredded, resulting in moist and flavorful pulled pork.

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