The Family That Works Together

We are processing our pig, getting our cuts squared away, getting everything packaged, eating, laughing and having a wonderful time putting food in our freezer.
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Intro: Let Me Love You by Loving Caliber
Feriado by Cornelio
Black Margarita by Arc De Soleil
Five Tribes by Hunter Quinn
Mountain Spring High by Gabriel Lewis
My First My Last by Love Beans
Wicked One by Velvet Moon
Derail by Yellowbase
Salamanca by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist
Second Wind by Northside
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[@rajinevin7273]

The little guy (the youngest boy) is always so curious and wanting to learn. He is always right in there next to Dad. Really great to see!

[@studentoflife2484]

Munch

[@dandan8333]

When children are young they learn what their calling could be... our son at 5yo said he was going to be a Chinese chef; now in his mid thirties with 3 restaurants. Loved watching everyone working together.

[@faithrada]

@dan dan I do believe a soul comes in with "inclinations". Nature is amazing .

[@kingotto6352]

That youngest boy is a worker! I have 4 grand kids and one of them loves to be involved. She understands that I need her help

[@darlenegoncher8544]

Yes, I agree all the boys help, but the little guy is there no matter what the project is.

[@bobbyfabiano]

That was quality family time teaching your kids how to feed themselves. Your wife's a Superhero!

[@tobycatVA]

Little Miss is adorable no doubt, but all your boys are a handsome crew as well and should know it's not all about the baby from us fans of all Hollars.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

I didn't know Ben has this high level of butchering skills. Excellent job Ben and the family working together in a happy home is good for the soul. ♥️ Take care and God Bless.

[@scottulbrich5376]

learn by doing, and hes a pretty smart guy

[@brenda324]

Mom trying to hurry out the door to go to work, little one at "me do it" stage put on his own shoes, mom looks down and exasperated says "your shoes are on the wrong feet!" Little one says, "these are the only feet I have". LOL One of my favorites.

[@juanitakauffman6336]

The boys really are active and helping you. They are learning a lot.

[@ermamoy]

I love how the younger boy just jumps in and helps

[@AfterTheRains]

Great idea for the boys to fry the off cuts and share nibbles all day. A lot of worthwhile work done and end up with a fabulous freezer load. Buggy was so cute in pink with her shiny pink shoes on the wrong feet. 🥰

[@ArreisMorsCI]

This is EXACTLY the kind of classroom I LOVE!!!! Thank you so much for this opportunity!!!

[@warrenrines3924]

Love the channel been a watcher since 2018. Love watching the family grow and how your boy are becoming young men. Great family content keep up the great work.

[@annequiring5652]

My husband met my family at a hog butchering at my parents. He jokes that the first time he met my father and brothers they all had butcher knives in their hands. Enjoyed watching your family work together.

[@deborahjennings4292]

I enjoy watching the interaction of your family, not many kids these days know or appreciate what family time means.

[@peneloperoberts9584]

How refreshing to see that chivalry is not dead. Ben, you natural inclination to step aside for Beth as you held the door for her is the best example to your wonderful boys and to "Buggy". Huzzah!

[@MrsPink64]

Meg

[@kimcwhite6509]

Ben is always a gentleman! Even though they had all boys for years, Meg (& Ben) has taught her boys to be gentlemen! My MIL had all boys, and I'm thankful they were taught manners and kindness to women!

[@Optimistic_Bonnie]

My future husband recently introduced me to your amazing family! I am trying to catch all of your past blog vidoes!! I can't get enough of y'alls knowledge and passion for owning and running your own farm and homestead! I feel like I know your family, because of how detailed and educational each video entails. I was born and raised in Fayetteville North Carolina, yet lived in Las Vegas for 11 years most of my 20s. At 43, I am pregnant with my first child, a daughter, and me and my future husband plan on buying land somewhere in the middle of North Carolina, and basically live off the land like y'all do. We hope to join homesteaders of America, and one day meet y'all and the families that have been so generous in helping your family become so successful in all your endeavors!! Thank you for sharing your lives with the world, for it has changed my life, and inspired me to become a devoted family woman and change my life for the better! God bless your whole family, and looking forward to seeing more videos of each passing milestone and life changing event!!

[@belieftransformation]

May all your dreams come true & wishing you a happy, healthy childbirth🤗🇨🇦

[@bosmanSaoirse]

This girl is as cute as cuteness could be!!!!!

[@grannybearsgarden]

When I was a very young girl, I remember the entire extended family getting together for hog butchering. My favorite part was the sausage. It was ground into a large tub, spiced, and then mom and the aunts would fry enough for dinner for everyone. Such fond memories.

[@suburbangardenpermaculture3117]

You guys are such an incredible inspiration for us! We are trying to build a new 40 acre homestead in east Texas right now, and yall keep setting the bar higher and higher 🤣 Keep it up!!

[@hector131]

It's time to watch my favourite family on KZbin again! Love from Sweden as always ❤️

[@elisaturse4777]

My father is 86 and his fondest food memory is when his father butchered the yearly pig and cooked a thick piece of fat for him on the wood stove. He said he’s never tasted anything as good since then.

[@rajinevin7273]

2nd part of video... and there he is again... between you and Meg.... working away. I really love that little guy! And I LOVE that the entire family, except maybe Buggy, is helping to process your very own farm raised pig!!!! SO GOOD!

[@conniebeachy6482]

So very happy for you that it was a good pig! We had only 1 bad pig in the 42 years I've been on the farm and it was raised by someone else. Learned a lesson there. Annually, feeding 10 people from our farm, we will grind at least one whole pig into sausage. It's always worth it. hugs from here!

[@strawberries1411]

That was so nice to watch... a real farm to table moment. Your boys are learning such important skills and having fun with it.. and isn't buggy super adorable..sweet like a pink candy

[@allisonbowman4004]

More fulfilling than any TV show out there!! I can watch this channel and never feel like I’ve wasted my time! Hi, from Kentucky! 😊

[@karenandriancontainergardening]

Hi guys. Lovely view for the start of the video. I remember the days on my grandfather’s farm when they were harvesting pigs. And you are right about a family working together. Take care

[@michaelflora375]

Way to go Digger I saw you sweeping the floor. Your sure are fortunate to have those boys helping and really enjoyed this video. I want to give you a thumbs up

[@dmartin4295]

You all are a joy to watch!

[@ianbess5042]

I love that the process is a whole family affair

[@craigculver1933]

beautiful skies, healthy family y'all Blessed 😃💯

[@Mamasmovietime]

This has been wonderful to watch. The family being together, the meat that is being taken care of with love. I'm so happy for you all. You are amazing.

[@judyreynolds305]

I see a future butcher family coming up the ranks!!!! Love y’all!! So dang cute! Dad jokes included!!😆😅😂

[@sandraewers178]

Yea, those boys could easily get a J.O.B. as a butcher ..in my family we never said job ..we spelled it out

[@PermaPasturesFarm21]

Brilliantly done my friend!

[@heatherk8931]

I imagine your boys are learning so much more than most their age. Wonderful stuff! I looked at your sausage bin and thought of pork stews, chili verdi, and a bunch of things. It looks amazing all that homegrown meat. Congratulations y'all 🥳❣

[@belieftransformation]

I loved the big brother t-shirt “Security, of little sister” (I may have the words wrong)! Thanks for sharing your wonderful family work bees! Many blessings to your family 🤗💕🇨🇦

[@jillthomas4926]

Thank you for posting these videos! I have 2 uncle's that were butchers, so this is very interesting to me! I love how nothing goes to waste. Meg I hope you enjoyed your bath! I don't know how you do all that you do! Much respect for you! 😊

[@archaprice3372]

Meg your tirelessness always amazes me. You all work together so we’ll.

[@secretgardenhomestead3251]

A family that laughs together at the Dad jokes, stays together forever LOL

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

🇨🇦❤️🇬🇧Good morning from GBL-The Ole Church 5 Acre Estate! Pig Processing! The fans were a great help!

[@patwilliamson4701]

Amazing how y’all much work you do! Meg I don’t even know how to describe the Aw for the amount of cooking and preserving! You are my hero!

[@deecooper1567]

What a beautiful bounty 🐖👍 & great “ family affair “ 😉. Brings back memories as I always helped my Dad process our steers from start to finish. And my youngest gson was still wearing one piece jammies and learning how to skin a deer. I ❤ that you’re teaching your children survival skills 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@larrellpalmer5179]

Oh she is so beautiful and that color fits her nicely.

[@dianecharles881]

It was so amazing to watch you break down the pieces ! A family that works together will “eat together “ ! I don’t know how Meg pulled off a meal after that hard work…. Awesome 👏!

[@larrellpalmer5179]

Ben I learn so much from you harvesting this pig. I ate that boar meat with a strange taste and did not know what caused it until you explained it. My family likes to raise male pigs and I thought they urinate on themselves so it tastes in the meat

[@Steve-od6hi]

WOW! I am so happy for you guys and the thrill of it all as well as the satisfaction that will last through much of next year. Actually I an glad and jealous at the same time. I enjoyed the youngest boy always seeming to be there the most to help his dad. The setting of the processing in your barn is quite exquisite something old timey and family friendly about it. I see all the work that Ben et al put into the bench, sink, cutting board and your snack/coffee center, the outside wall with the gaps in the boards and I can only imagine creaky floors. Very, Very picturesque! You are blessed beyond words and your decision wise to leave these parts and end up there. Something that you both one day can rock in your chairs on the porch and reminisce about and share with the grandkids. May God continue to bless all of you richly!.

[@patburgard2115]

That was so great watching the whole family taking care of the pig😊

[@trudyclay3478]

You guys are doing such a wonderful job about videotaping this

[@davidjenkins1958]

I don’t remember his name Ben, but I just Love how your youngest son is always with you every step of the way.

[@waywardcajunfarms2731]

Amazing work on those pigs! I love how the whole family is involved. How yall use it as a teaching opportunity and the boys are so into learning, so great!

[@pjkz63]

What a job that was. I loved seeing the family work together. The pork was gorgeous, so red! Thank you for posting❤️

[@wakeandbakewithmaryjane1767]

Assuming the boys are old enough to remember when you started taping videos, I wonder what the wee bit thinks of it - its always been there :D That is a wonderful title when you think that you started this journey for exactly this reason ! Many more blessings :) I love that this is normal for the kids.

[@lindagary7077]

I love that Ben offered to run a bath for his Wife. A nice example of a Family. Everyone one is important Thank You for Sharing

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

So wonderful to see you all working together, and I love how all the boys look after baby. Nice job everyone!

[@kar702]

I love this channel. You are serious homesteaders and farmers. There are other channels I watch that video the same thing every day cutting down wood cutting down wood and not much else. Your boys are wonderful helpers you’re very lucky with a lovely hard-working wife.❤️

[@kennethgibbons366]

Whats to say... great to see how you all work together... Meg and Ben you have brought up a wonderful family... and I have to say how cute was Buggy all togged up in her "warm" clothes. God bless you all and watch over you all!

[@sharonhaas8503]

Really enjoyed your family time. Your boys are learning so much as usual. There is one job that has not been given praise!!! The brother looking after Buggy so mom and dad can work. Great job big brother! Buggy is such a lucky girl to have so many caring people around her. ~ The pork looks delicious! The eating is going to be so good at your place for some months to come. Should make the raising of your next pigs even more exciting! Take care! Stay safe! ❇

[@laurielyon1892]

I haven't heard of scrapple for so long! I remember my grandma and grandpa cooking that. Brings me back to some great memories. I love watching you all work together.

[@polycat7670]

I'm so jealous of the pig harvest! Looks incredible!❤️❤️

[@sharvo6]

Guess we'll be seeing more pig mobiles in the kitchen. Interesting episode!!!

[@janetwithers7427]

You guys are amazing with so much energy and gun ho attitude. You can be so proud of each other as you are truly a working Family. It is interesting to know that different brands of pig can have big differences in the taste of the meat. 💞🎄⛄🎄🎅

[@patriciakoester1580]

WELL DONE BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ PATRICIA

[@MagdaRantanplan]

If you dont want to pickle the feet, you can skin and boild them, they will give you the most amazing gelatin base you can get from a pig. Here in germany pickled pig feet are not common at all, but "spitzbein" / pig-feet we can buy and boil them for gelatin for all our jelly needs or a VERY gelatinous broth for soups. Amazing video as always and i love seeing the whole familly doing this together.

[@pattyflagler6353]

Wow. Those young boys are remarkably helpful. ❤

[@bigbarnlittlehouse7013]

Always so sweet to see you all gathered around while working on some project. Imagining the chit chat that happens during that precious time. No doubt, you will never regret those moments.

[@highroad3580]

What you all have been able to accomplish! This is why we homestead, learn the new old skills and find amazing foods! These are not just clean foods, they are artisan foods. Love the Dad jokes, too!

[@jenniewolford1631]

TOTALLY AWESOME!!! Kids are learning so much!!! Love they were ready with the pan lol

[@hillarywattenbarger3203]

That’s quality family time! You all make a great team❤️ Funny you mention the skin, whenever we tease my grandma she always says, “I’ve got skin like a Boer, I can take it!” 🤣

[@adelbertlundberg7411]

Well, I can say that you guys must of bring hog heaven over the last few days. I know I have said this many times. To watch your boys learning beside you guys is a blessing. Thank you for your guys video you put out.

[@dugel3]

I have raised many pigs over the years. I never raised a mangalitsa, but I did a Russian boar one year. OMG it was the best meat ever. So rich and dark red.I enjoyed the way Millie stuck around to supervise your butchering LOL. I loved the look on Brett's face when you made your hogging up the freezer joke. And it was hilarious how you guys started off all bundled up, yet Brett was still barefoot and pretty soon Corbin was too! They do all seem to love taking care of their little sister. Congratulations on your hog harvest and now you can enjoy the fruits of your labor. And can you please show us a closer look at the items on your fatty Christmas whiteboard so we can get some meal/treat ideas? Thanks!

[@auntielaura5]

I love the idea of Fatty Christmas! Skip all the stuff you don’t need and concentrate on the joy of sharing wonderful meals as a family. ❤️

[@auntielaura5]

Pozole, chili verde and carnitas (all using that fabulous pork) would definitely be on my list. 😍😋

[@jbbrown7907]

Brings back many memories. Don't let your family fall apart

[@jacquelineiversen5661]

This was fascinating. There is a lot to do to get it from pasture to dinner table. Wonderful skills are being honed. God Bless

[@VintageTexas59]

I am impressed over you and the kids working together like this, no cell phones during prepping or cutting...great family in my book. Congratulations to the pig all sorted out for future dinners. Cheers from Texas. 🤠

[@MelaniePH888]

Love the bros' t-shirt ; "Security Little sister protection squad" Lol!

[@Tdizzle59]

Love seeing the boys helping out and learning. Really love the tshirt about sister security! Your family is the best!!

[@gkiferonhs]

Smoke trotters and put them in with a mess of beans. Lots of collagen.

[@jamjar5716]

Bubbles will forever be a part of the Hollar family!

[@dandan8333]

Enjoyed the video! It made me extremely hungry! When I'm in Guangxi, daily we go to the wet market to get our beef, chicken, fish, and pork... each vendor has their slab with product waiting for the customer to say what they desire. Between my wife or son cooking I know it will always taste delicious. Watching you cut, I wanted to reach into the video and ask for a cut for a Chinese dish... while wiping off my face; Yummy. Have a great day!

[@cindylaffoon607]

I really enjoyed watching you taking the pig apart. I haven't paid so much attention to this before. It looked so GOOD!!! I love seeing you working with the family, showing the boys how to do it. That is how children find how to do things the proper way to do it!!

[@julieking4828]

So proud of your boys ❤❤❤❤

[@robynfletcher0801]

Groceries are so high ! You are ahead of the game ..

[@lynnpasteris4362]

Love watching you all work tough. Watching you teach the kids is priceless

[@hivolco151]

This is VERY impressive! Over the past few years watching you move to your property and lovingly nurture the soil, raise so many animals and grow such amazing gardens, I have been a bit mesmerized! The skill and common sense attitude is shown in every area! I love seeing you compliment each other by working together in harmony... What a shining example to others just starting out! Thank you for everything you show us! Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas!

[@cassityart7001]

What a great video. The time lapse was mesmerizing. I will need to rewatch to track what you cut and what each section was used for. Lovely. Blessings to all. 🍲🍛🙂

[@mgtmoffat8411]

So lovely to watch you all interacting and getting the job done. As Ben said laughing and having fun, as it should be. Trust Meg enjoyed her bath. Well done all of you. 💕💕🌻🌻

[@paperchaser9565]

Thanks!

[@elainemiller6765]

The barn makes a great work space.

[@soniagenao9053]

That was wonderful video to watch. I have been watching you guys over the years and love how your butchering master skills are evolving especially as the buys are getting older and helping. You guys are doing an amazing job!❤ Blessings to you all.

[@ajourneymaryb]

Nice love how your kids learning all this... putting bags of ice or other frozen item in your freezer will help your freezer get colder faster.

[@34acrehomestead83]

This is the first year we raise pigs( red waddles). Sold 2 and we butchered one here on the homestead. We had a retired butcher show me how to cut it up on the first half and I got to cut the second half up. I really enjoyed the process. Last week I made bacon for the first time, never buy store bought bacon again. Thanks for your videos. Have a bless day.

[@vannesareay9435]

Really enjoyed that. Brought back memories as a kid. Dads rule for cutting was as long as it fit in the pan. They cured bacon and hams. So so good. Your kids will have special memories too. Well done. And what beautiful meat.

[@erikas974]

As an original Hungarian who grow up eating Mangalica I am so happy you like Bubbles meat. It was sad and happy to watch your processing but knowing you have clean healthy fresh meat it is worth it. Enjoy. 🐖🐷 🤩👍

[@leabarto8156]

Well, now I'm starving. Coincidentally we are having boneless pork chops and taters for dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing your wonderful journey.

[@mercedesesparza5165]

I see that the two younger boys are more eager to help and get involved in the farm.

[@JLBellwriter]

The older boys have asked for more privacy, so they show up on the videos less. We don’t know what work they’re doing.

[@PatsyPatrick-xf9ld]

Amen

[@goddesstc]

So happy for you all, that the boar meat turned out great! Every time you say it tastes like steak I wanna try it!

[@faeriegold9368]

Thnx awesome from Scotland

[@pearlmoore7969]

Wow that sure will be some tasty to eat in future, Great Job Everyone ! The Family that works together sure can get a Lot done in a short amount of time !

[@leisaann]

We make pepperpot with the trotters/ ]pig feet in the caribbean. Its made with casareep and whatever other bits of meat you want. And peppers! Also we make garlic pork. It's pickled with apple cider vinegar, loads of garlic, and thyme for 3 days in a glass jar, then steamed until the liquid is gone, add oil and fry up. Both are yummy with fresh bread! I'm from Guyana in the Caribbean

[@kimsmith4686]

You guy's have a great family and l love you all give meg the props she deserves for how long and hard she works in that kitchen

[@adanur642]

💜💜💜

[@blueangelsfan4072]

Meg, this is one of your BEST videos!! A little bit of this and a little bit of that (yes Fiddler on the Roof ; ) Content, editing just fabulous! ✨️🏅🎇🌱🐾🐾🕯🦋♻️

[@murphreport]

Thank you for filming your break down. Your edits are getting really good.

[@kimlittleton4943]

This was pretty amazing !!! Those kids blew me away how they pitch in and do their part. You guys ROCK !!!! Thanks for sharing this. Super interesting. And very quality family time. Teachin those kids right.