Suckling Pig!

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Post by scalabro » Tue. Nov. 11, 2014 8:34 am

Hey guy's,

I'm going to rotisserie one on the charcoal kettle Christmas Eve.

The last one I did was 15lbs but he just fit on my 22 inch Weber kettle.

I'd like to order one soon from my butcher @ no more than 12lbs.

Has anyone cooked a little guy like that and any tips you can offer?

Thanks,
Scott

 
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Post by coalder » Tue. Nov. 11, 2014 8:52 am

Scott, You're a man after my own heart!! I love to bbq, and do it year round on my back deck. And I too have the Weber 22 inch kettle grill. Nothing like charcoal. Anyway I have never done a pig; However check out http://www.bbqpitboys.com. Very informative, and HIGHLY entertaining!!! :D I do know that you must cook indirect; and Weber sells charcoal baskets/retainers that I place on each side of the grill. This allows for a drip pan in the middle, and enough room for the pig. The above website is the basis from which I am still learning. Good luck.
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Post by scalabro » Tue. Nov. 11, 2014 9:10 am

Thanks JF!

I've cooked many larger pigs, but only the one 15lb guy.

I'll post picks when I prepare it so you can drool!


 
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Post by scalabro » Thu. Dec. 25, 2014 5:58 pm

Almost done!

My 22 inch Weber Kettle was. A bit too small for this 14.5 lb guy! The 26 inch kettle grill would work better. The seasonings are just sea salt !

Mmmmmmmmmmmm!

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Post by coalder » Thu. Dec. 25, 2014 6:32 pm

Looks like heaven on a spit!! :D
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Post by SMITTY » Thu. Dec. 25, 2014 8:04 pm

:drool: :drool: :drool:

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