Half a pig?

[MikeyG]

Has anyone ever smoked a half pig on a bbq pit? Considered roasting one in-ground, but that seems like a pain in the axe and I have a big pit I can use.

Do I just order "half a pig" from a local butcher?

[AntlerCollector]

You can order one and you can smoke it. I’ve done dozens of them whole, half, quartered. They all are made out of pork.

[MikeyG]

You can order one and you can smoke it. I’ve done dozens of them whole, half, quartered. They all are made out of pork.

What’s a good size? Under 100#?


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[Bayouboy]

Start small and work your way up to a bigger size after you know what you are doing. I prefer 40-60 pounders.

[CarbonFlinger]

Your local School AG Students may have one for sale? Fed well and put some money in their pocket

[BowPro73]

Small ones are excellent halved out on a pit. We cut them down the spine with a sawzall. It's effortless.

[RR 314]

If your pit is big enough, I just butterfly them. They are awesome. I’ve never bought a domesticated pig, but bet a butcher would sell you half of one.

[Texashookset]

If your pit is big enough, I just butterfly them. They are awesome. I’ve never bought a domesticated pig, but bet a butcher would sell you half of one.

Pro move right there, tacos el pastor.👍🏻. Looks great.

[MikeyG]

I tried LR meat market in Belton and they claimed their vendors were sold out. I'll keep poking around. Surely I'll be able to find one.

[rtp]

Start small and work your way up to a bigger size after you know what you are doing. I prefer 40-60 pounders.

My preferred size as well. I had good results brining mine before smoking. You might look into that if you have a large enough ice chest.


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[CentralTXHunter]

I tried LR meat market in Belton and they claimed their vendors were sold out. I'll keep poking around. Surely I'll be able to find one.

Call
Best Quality Meat in Temple
Cheezy’s in Belton
Prairie Dell Meats just south of you

One of those three should have what you’re looking for or get access to it.


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[drs]

Try Westphalia meat market I use them

[AntlerCollector]

What’s a good size? Under 100#?


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Yes 40-60 is the perfect smoking size

[wickll]

I have always wanted to smoke a small wild pig or 1/2 if it is a little larger. But I would like to scrape it and leave the hide on. I did this with a domestic pig when I was in college. Turned out great. The hide turned out crispy and peeled off.

[DEREKG22]

I have butterflied them like RR314 has pics posted of and they have turned out amazing