Jonathon yes the fat is from farm raised pigs. The wild hogs have very little fat on them. I add 20% fat that I get from my local stores meat department. Most times they don’t even charge me for it.
I know that’s not a lot of fat but my wife likes it low fat. The key is to not overcook it and it’s still pretty moist. I have also smoked them before and again I used low heat. Just make sure they get to 165 degrees and you’ll get a great finished product.
Hunter-Steve… I live just east of you near Sulphur Springs… I have quite a few wild hogs on my place as well… My problem here is that I have a very difficult time getting any pork fat locally. the stores here don’t want to let loose of it nor does the local meat locker that does butchering. Can you tell me where you get it in Plano?
would be appreciated.
Hunter-Steve looks great 
. Is that fat off of the wild hog or from another source? 
cdavis The fat is from the butcher. Wild hogs don’t have much if any fat.
Hunter-Steve just finished reading the rest of the posts and found that out.I know the ones I kill don’t have any fat. Thought maybe yours spent alot of time on the corn feeders.
cdavis I wish I could find a sorce for pork fat. That would be great. Congrats to you and keep trapping.
cdavis Try asking your local supermarket meat department. I call early at 7am and they are happy to save all the pork fat for me. I use TomThumb here in Plano, Texas
cdavis I have an Amish meat market near me. They sell it for something like 80 cents a pound
Hunter-Steve I’ll try the supermarket. I’ve tried all the meat markets and butcher shops to no avail. Thank you sir.
@wvotrfan I could go for that.
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