I think that'd make sick, too, actually. And I'm usually not the one to shy away from new taste experiences.

I hear semi-rotten meat is considered a delicacy among certain African tribes. Apparently, a lion steak is considered best served as it is in it's earliest stages of decomposition.

EDIT: I should add I do not know if this is true or not, as it is indeed merely a rumor I heard.

Biltong sounds a bit like beef jerky, which is dried and salt cured meat. I've tried it and it's not bad although too salty for me.

I think it would be dangerous to leave a pig to rot even though it dried out (or any food for that matter). Once it was in your mouth, the germs could be reactivated and make you sick.