Curing Hides

[Guest guest]

So far I have only found one source for good lamb, and they're pushing for

orders now. These particular people do it by the hanging/carcass weight,

which according to them does not include head, feet, organs nor hide.

They have noted that they are not allowed to sell (presumably via USDA) any

organs other than heart, liver and kidneys.

I am toying with the idea of asking if I can conveniently show up at the

butcher (a la Mike ) and walk away with more than the " allowable "

stuff. As in, the WHOLE lamb. But I'm at a bit of a loss regarding

the head (brain aside) and feet - what would I do with them? Stock?

And how would I cure the hide? I remember some discussion about that a

while back, but from what I recall, whoever talked about it (Heidi?) said

that they'd actually had someone else do the curing. Although I suppose

if it's way too much for me to try to do myself, I could always ask the

lamb guys about where to get it done.

Ideas?

MFJ

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