joeeden Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Hello everyone, long time lurker, first time poster. (I think) I am probably jinxing myself but I will be bowhunting in 6a and have located a herd of pigs to hunt. Is there anyone in the Flagstaff area that would like Javelina meat? I love to hunt them but usually consider a successful hunt stalking to 15 yards and missing clean! Just can't eat these critters. Yes, I've had them every way imaginable, just not a fan and was lucky enough to harvest a coues deer and a cow elk, so the freezers full. Any takers if I happen to arrow one? Thanks! Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted December 9, 2009 I will take it, but I am in Globe not Flag...so likely not a good option for you. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZantlerhead Report post Posted December 9, 2009 I don't, but will ask around for you. I've just never ate any properly cooked and dressed Javi before I guess. The ones Ive taken and cooked still tasted like pee . Not that I know what that tastes like but . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcoues33 Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Pigs are excellent if cooked and prepared right there are two ways I will eat them 1) Pit BBQ'd or 2) BowNut's Red Chili Recipe mmm mmm good!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZantlerhead Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Pigs are excellent if cooked and prepared right there are two ways I will eat them 1) Pit BBQ'd or 2) BowNut's Red Chili Recipe mmm mmm good!! That's what I've herd, but untill I try someones that doesn't make me ralph, I'm not killing another one just to kill one. In my book they aren't even fit for dog food, ( un-edible) as my pooches will tell you.. Maybe someone will turn it into the "delicasey"<spell check lol> I've herd about some day and let me try it. All Javi I've tasted so far is not pleasant to eat, but must be forced down the hatch, and smells like the urinal at Bill's backwoods brothel.not that I know what that smells like, I'm sure I'm not alone on this, and sure some who havent tried it will tell me its very good.... The title of this topic is Spot on. If i ever taste a good javi meal, i'll ghange my mind. My .50 cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TREESTANDMAN Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Myself and my family and extended family all prefer Javelina over deer, elk, etc. It is all about fieldcare. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZantlerhead Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Myself and my family and extended family all prefer Javelina over deer, elk, etc. It is all about fieldcare. Mike Enlighten us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues&Coyotes Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Casey's processing in Flagstaff makes a really good Javi summer sausage. That is what we do with our piggys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TREESTANDMAN Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Gut them and skin them right away. Don't get any of the stinky gland on the top of the hind quarters on the meat. I've had 6 different pigs and only one was disgusting like you guys mention. I've always wanted to smoke one but I usually grill them like deer steaks. You can also marinate them in barbque sauce and grill them. I'm telling you guys they are really good when field dressed right!! My guess is that most people have a preconceived notion that they taste bad and don't take care of them in the field. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter4life Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Gut them and skin them right away. Don't get any of the stinky gland on the top of the hind quarters on the meat. I've had 6 different pigs and only one was disgusting like you guys mention. I've always wanted to smoke one but I usually grill them like deer steaks. You can also marinate them in barbque sauce and grill them. I'm telling you guys they are really good when field dressed right!! My guess is that most people have a preconceived notion that they taste bad and don't take care of them in the field. Mike I'm with Mike, I have taken 12 in a row and love to "eat the meat". It is all in what you do when you harvest them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Gut them and skin them right away. Don't get any of the stinky gland on the top of the hind quarters on the meat. I've had 6 different pigs and only one was disgusting like you guys mention. I've always wanted to smoke one but I usually grill them like deer steaks. You can also marinate them in barbque sauce and grill them. I'm telling you guys they are really good when field dressed right!! My guess is that most people have a preconceived notion that they taste bad and don't take care of them in the field. Mike + 1 I agree with everything Mike says. I haven't had a bad javelina. The big trick is to try and skin them without touching the gland on the back and certainly don't touch the meat if you happen to touch anything musky on the animal (like the gland on the back). I think alot of people try and cut that gland out and you don't have to, just skin it as you would any animal and the gland comes off with the skin. I have marinated them in Lawry's citrus grill sauce and it was AMAZING! I have also done lots of smoked jerky and used them in sausage. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZantlerhead Report post Posted December 9, 2009 I heard they have musk glands all over and are very difficult to field dress properly for good table fair.. Maybe it's not that hard to do?? Searching the web for detailed, illustrated instructions on Javi processing.................. They are awesome to hunt, maybe I'll taste one that's just as good to eat sometime. Post up a link if anyone has a good article located, I'm looking.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted December 9, 2009 If I understand this right, Lark will flat out fist fight you for Javi meat. I do not eat them so I do not hunt them. Not saying anything against you not eating it. Like coyote I will shoot them and not eat them. I put a stink pig in that boat for me. I DO NOT HUNT THEM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted December 9, 2009 How to field dress a javelina: http://www.javelinahunter.com/field_dressing.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Friend crock-potted a peccary from 6A. Was great tasting, like good pork, in the burros we ate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
