Bacon and Pork for the Freezer

It's been over 2 weeks since our pigs were slaughtered.  After a week our pork had been processed and then yesterday we picked up our bacon and hams. 

It was the first time that I had raised animals for food and I must admit, I had my reservations about it. But ultimately I have come to terms with it (as a meat eater I am not oblivious to the fact that I eat animals - whether they are home reared or not).

I now have a deeper understanding of the process, I appreciate that the meat our pigs provided will nourish and sustain us and I know that they were treated humanely during their lives and in death.

The meat is excellent quality, tastes superb and was cost effective to produce. I'd say over all it was a successful and rewarding project.