Old South 'hog killing'

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Old South 'hog killing'

Photos from the Old South 'hog killing' in Woodland, Ga.

Twelve-year-old Nathan Blakley looking at the 2 hogs about to be butchered during the annual "hog killing" at the Old South Farm Museum in Woodland.

Volunteers moving the just killed hog to an area set up for butchering during the annual "hog killing" on the Old South Farm Museum in Woodland.

Volunteers placing the dead hog into a large drum filled with hot water during the annual "hog killing" at the Old South Farm Museum in Woodland.

Walter Carter cleaning the butcher table with hot water during the annual "hog killing" at the Old South Farm Museum in Woodland.

Ray Moon cutting through the body of the dead hog during the annual "hog killing" at the Old South Farm Museum in Woodland, Ga., on Feb. 9, 2008.

Ray Moon removing intestines and other parts during the annual "hog killing" at the Old South Farm Museum in Woodland.

Walter Carter with intestines from a hog during the annual "hog killing" at the Old South Farm Museum in Woodland. They're steaming because the hog had been in hot water to help remove hair and skin.

Clinton Crosby frying up some pork skins fresh off the hog during the annual "hog killing" at the Old South Farm Museum.

Chitterlings (sometimes spelled chitlins) frying during the annual "hog killing" at the Old South Farm Museum.

Ella Moore cooking her head cheese during the annual "hog killing" at the Old South Farm Museum.

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Twelve-year-old Nathan Blakley looking at the 2 hogs about to be butchered during the annual "hog killing" at the Old South Farm Museum in Woodland.

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