Posted by Dan T in MO on June 05, 2014 at 14:48:55 from (166.181.3.185):
OK folks, I'm hoping to corner the local market for pork-specifically, looking at the "farmer's market" crowd. Towards that end, I figure I can play around a bit with the last month of feeding to try to influence the flavor of the pork.
I'm already planning to feed a few on peanuts after the peanuts mature. Anyway, I was talking to another farmer at the auction last week and what he said got me to doing a little research. Turns out, hogs finished on peanuts have less saturated fat and more mono-unsaturated fat than if left on the commercial feed. This also leads to the steaks and chops being more tender but the bacon doesn't get as crispy.
Of course, flavor is king. Just wondering if anybody has ever tasted a hog fed on peanuts? I'd really appreciate some feedback on this so I know whether to go ahead with the plan or just eat the peanuts myself.
I typically finish a locally sold hog on straight corn chops, but I'm thinking of diversifying a bit and maybe finish a couple on acorns and hickory nuts as well.
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