: committed without reservation : thoroughgoing
a whole-hog patriot
: the whole way or farthest limit
—usually used adverbially in the phrase go the whole hog
: to the fullest extent : without reservation : completely
accepting whole hog the standards … of the majority—
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
Here's How to Style Them By Charlie Hobbs The whole-hog barbecue that legendary pitmaster Rodney Scott serves is smoky, tender, and downright tasty.
—Latria Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2023
The enchanting smell is porchetta, a delicious homage to whole-hog cooking that’s as revered as barbecue in the American South.
—Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
The second development was that Donald Trump and his family jumped whole hog into the crypto market.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
However, those craving classic Southern flavors will not be disappointed, as the property is preparing to roll out a packed calendar of culinary experiences, including whole hog BBQs and Lowcountry boils.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2024
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One of the first was going whole hog into native plants without understanding anything about them.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
Besides competing in the whole hog competition, The Pig Diamonds excel at unique submissions for the ancillary categories like beef, chicken, wings, seafood, and sauces.
—Kristin M. Hall, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2024
Think pastrami brisket, South Carolina-style whole hog (available on Saturdays), or brisket boudin—inspired by local Cajun and Creole culture.
—Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
This barbecue joint boasts award-winning Carolina barbecue (ahem, second place in the whole hog at the 2017 Memphis in May).
—Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Owner Don Nguyen frequently dabbles outside of Texan barbecue traditions, looking to the Carolinas for whole hog cooking and sausage making—much of it with a Southeast Asian bent.
—Dan Q. Dao, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2023
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Adjective
Or, take the model of something like Jelly’s Last Jam and go whole-hog with a concept like putting your lead on trial in the afterlife — that recent Encores! production does, unfortunately for A Wonderful World, hang in comparison to this jazz-icon musical.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
Here's How to Style Them By Charlie Hobbs The whole-hog barbecue that legendary pitmaster Rodney Scott serves is smoky, tender, and downright tasty.
—Latria Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2023
The enchanting smell is porchetta, a delicious homage to whole-hog cooking that’s as revered as barbecue in the American South.
—Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
Noun
Then in just North Carolina, there’s the epic division of Eastern (whole hog, vinegar sauce) and Western (pork shoulder, tomato-and-vinegar sauce).
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
The second development was that Donald Trump and his family jumped whole hog into the crypto market.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
However, those craving classic Southern flavors will not be disappointed, as the property is preparing to roll out a packed calendar of culinary experiences, including whole hog BBQs and Lowcountry boils.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2024
Lifestyle How to create a DIY water feature for a habitat garden without breaking the bank
July 25, 2024
One of the first was going whole hog into native plants without understanding anything about them.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
Besides competing in the whole hog competition, The Pig Diamonds excel at unique submissions for the ancillary categories like beef, chicken, wings, seafood, and sauces.
—Kristin M. Hall, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2024
Think pastrami brisket, South Carolina-style whole hog (available on Saturdays), or brisket boudin—inspired by local Cajun and Creole culture.
—Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
This barbecue joint boasts award-winning Carolina barbecue (ahem, second place in the whole hog at the 2017 Memphis in May).
—Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Owner Don Nguyen frequently dabbles outside of Texan barbecue traditions, looking to the Carolinas for whole hog cooking and sausage making—much of it with a Southeast Asian bent.
—Dan Q. Dao, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2023
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“Whole-hog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whole-hog. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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