Southern Cal ? Buying a hog is it woth it ?

[smokinmikey]

Ok, I am real rookie and am a tight budget. I am thinking about buying a whole hog maybe a half, and have it processed to manageable cuts. If I can split this buy with another couple and freeze the majority, does this like a smart buy? With this virus going around I was thinking the half/whole hog buy. What's the best approach for buying ? I'd need it processed into ribs,roast, etc. What's a good price ? I haven't searched much as prices are all over $5-8 lb.
I can go to Costco as a senior but there is still minimal selection.
Stay safe and clean.

 

[ososmokeshack]

If you have the room and the money it’s worth it.

 

[chef jimmyj]

What Breed? $5-$8 a pound for a common, White, the breed grown commercially, is not a great deal. You can buy Commercial pork, pan ready for under $3 a pound in any Grocery store. If you are talking a Heritage Berkshire, Duroc, Red Waddle, a mix if any of these or especially a Mangalitsa, then Yes, it's worth the investment. The big expense is in the Cured Smoked cuts like Ham and Bacon, as well as Sausage production. If you can do all this yourself, you can save money...JJ

 

[mike243]

processing will add $1-$2 per pound,

 

[forktender]

You should be able to find some good deals on live hogs with all the kids that raised them in their 4H programs that didn't get to sell them because of the shutdowns. Look up your local 4H program and ask them if they know of any kids that need to sell their hogs.

 

[indaswamp]

You should be able to find some good deals on live hogs with all the kids that raised them in their 4H programs that didn't get to sell them because of the shutdowns. Look up your local 4H program and ask them if they know of any kids that need to sell their hogs.

Yup. That is what I just did. Buddy found a couple...