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PSA: My old way of hanging beef sides was costing me time and money
Honestly, for years I just used a single hook on the gambrel and called it a day. That was until a side slipped last fall and ruined about $400 worth of prime rib. Now I always use two hooks, one on each leg, and cross the gambrel for extra balance. I saw a guy do it at a shop in Spokane and it just clicked. The whole process is slower by maybe five minutes, but it's way safer. Has anyone else had a close call that made them change a basic step?
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xena6426mo ago
A buddy of mine lost a whole venison hindquarter that way. It slid right off the hook and into the dirt. He double hooks everything now too.
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noralewis6mo ago
My uncle in Montana taught me to use a single heavy duty hook with a proper knot. He's hung dozens of quarters that way over 30 years without a single drop. I get why your buddy xena642 went to double hooks after a mess like that, but I believe that one solid hook, set right, is actually more secure. Doubling up can sometimes pull against itself and weaken the hold. It's all about trusting your gear and your setup.
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noah1356mo ago
My setup in Idaho was all single hooks for years. Hearing about that ruined ribeye changed my mind completely. The extra minute for a second hook is cheap insurance.
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