WHOLE PIT-ROASTED PIG
Pig roast have been a centerpiece for many parties and gatherings. I thought is might be a good idea to post this how to for those who might like to give it a try. The food is different and satisfies even the heartiest outdoor appetites. My friends shared with me how it is done. Their annual Spring Pig Roast are wonderful. They...
Provided by Teresa Malkemus
Categories Roasts
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Allow 1 lb. dressed meat per person.
- 2. Dig a hole about 2½ feet deep at center, with a diameter of 5½ to 8 feet, depending on the size of your pig. Line with rocks.
- 3. Stack wood on rocks, Indian tepee style. Light fire. Place dried round rocks in fire where they will get the most heat.
- 4. While fire burns down, wet the burlap, and prepare the pig. Rub inside of pig with salt, pepper and garlic, Place pig on chicken wore. Under legs, make slits big enough to inset round rocks.
- 5. When fire has burned down and rocks are very hot, use tongs to fill abdominal cavity and slits in legs with hot rocks. Tie front legs together, then back legs. Wrap pig in wire, fastening well (so it can be lifted).
- 6. Completely cover ashes with corn stalks and leaves. Lower pig right onto leaves. Cover it generously oin top and sides with more leaves.
- 7. Place wet burlap over leaves (this will hold heat and steam).
- 8. Cover with large canvas; shovel gravel over canvas to keep steam in.
- 9. To uncover, remove gravel, canvas, burlap and covering leaves. Life and carry wire-wrapped pig with hooks. Remove wire to serve.
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