Adventures in Pig Roasting and Texas Hog Hunts

Join half the Okayest Cook podcast team, Chris Whonsetler and Andy Heiser, as they celebrate Chris's 40th birthday with an ambitious whole pig roast and dive into tales of a recent hunting trip in Texas. From navigating the challenges of smoking a large pig to the intricacies of spot and stalk, stand, and thermal night hunting for hogs, this episode blends culinary adventure with hunting escapades. Detailed discussions on techniques for injecting, brining, and cooking meats, as well as the dynamic experiences of hunting and meat preparation, make this a must-listen for food and hunting enthusiasts alike.

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AI Generated ‘Chapters’

00:00 Recording Begins: Setting the Scene

00:43 Reunion and Catching Up

01:15 Busy Lives and New Ventures

02:05 Food Talk: BBQ and Chicken Recipes

05:20 Elk Roast and Cooking Adventures

08:31 Travel Hunting: Tips and Stories

14:11 Texas Hog Hunt: Three Different Styles

28:51 Learning to Roast a Whole Hog

29:00 Preparing the Hog for Smoking

29:24 Smoking the Hog: The Process

30:17 Unexpected Challenges and Solutions

39:14 The Fire

46:49 Reflecting on the Experience

50:58 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

56:03 Recipe Tips and Tricks

01:01:31 Closing Remarks

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Chris Whonsetler

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Andy Heiser

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Corey Cole

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Instagram: @ruggedhunter

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