How to Roast a Pig - Part 5

Serving

Your pig has rested, so have you, and now the big moment is here.  You get to serve your creation to your anxiously awaiting guests. 

There is a couple of ways you can go about serving your pork.  First, you can start chopping and pulling the meat, or you can serve it whole and let your guests pick what parts they want directly off the pig.

How to Roast a Pig - Part 4

Roasting 101

On game day it helps to have your team in place to help you pull all of this off. Have at least one extra set of hands to help you lift and carry, pay attention to your fire, and help you with any other things you may need. Trust me you will need them.

Once your pig is cooking avoid constantly checking on it, and lifting the cover. You will loose heat and just extend cooking time. As long as you can maintain a constant, even temperature there is no need to check on it.

How to Roast a Pig - Part 3

I apologize for the delayed posting.  I have had some computer issues that has made life difficult lately.  So without further ado......Part 3 on how to roast a pig.

Game Day

Set your alarm, get up early, and put your game face on because now you are ready to cook.  This is the day you are going to score some serious points for all the work you have been doing.

How to Roast a Whole Pig - Part 2

Preparation
Now the fun begins. Place your pig, on its back, on a large sturdy table. I did a little trimming and clean-up of the pig prior to adding any brine, or rub. The kidneys were still in place so I removed them. They ended up getting thrown away because I was not going to cook them. I also trimmed some of the loose fat to clean it up a little.

How to Roast a Whole Pig - Part 1

Roasting a whole pig isn’t as daunting of a task as it might seem if you have never done it before.  There is definitely some work and time involved, but it certainly isn’t hard.  I’ll explain everything from purchasing to serving so your pig roast can be a day to remember.

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