My uncle and I laid waste to Big Momma (150lbs) and her 5 little piggies (all about 35lbs). My uncle kept the sow and two of the littl'uns, and I kept the other 3 littl'uns. I split two of mine down the middle to smoke as whole sides, and I left one whole.
My pit isn't big enough for the whole one, so I was thinking of getting some cinder blocks and a sheet of expanded metal to try a pig pickin style roast. I've done the halves a few times, and I'm comfortable with how they'll come out, but I haven't ever done one whole.
My main concern is it drying out. Is there anything I should do or a different baste I should use to help keep the meat moist? I've also considered doing it on a spit, but that seems like a little more work.
Should I inject it, should I use a vinegar base like Carolina style? What do you recommend?
Thanks!
My pit isn't big enough for the whole one, so I was thinking of getting some cinder blocks and a sheet of expanded metal to try a pig pickin style roast. I've done the halves a few times, and I'm comfortable with how they'll come out, but I haven't ever done one whole.
My main concern is it drying out. Is there anything I should do or a different baste I should use to help keep the meat moist? I've also considered doing it on a spit, but that seems like a little more work.
Should I inject it, should I use a vinegar base like Carolina style? What do you recommend?
Thanks!
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