Last night I was asked by my friend whether I could do a whole hog on my Ranch for my godson's first birthday party. Now, the hog we are talking about is this from Costco business:
https://www.costcobusinessdelivery.com/*W%2526G-Whole-Fire-Pit-Roasting-Pig%2C-50-lb-avg-wt.product.100206901.html
I have seen these at our Vegas Costco business center, and I've seen them vary in size from 32-50lbs. I think I'd like to do this if possible, but I was wondering if anyone here has ever attempted it. This party would be around September 26th, so no huge rush, but I would want to be sure it's possible before I made a firm commitment. Thanks in advance for any help or advice!
Of course it's been done before. Not by me though.
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/Cookers%202012/430007_342616072425399_546963383_n.jpg)
The best guys to ask are the Aussies - they have done some epic ranch mods for just this purpose.
@Golly and
@Hogsy is a good place to start. Check out this thread:
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/rk-roti/30/
I have never done a whole hog. But I will drive to Nevada and help you do this.
Unless you will make a hog like on the picture (which is quite small - IMHO not more than 30-35 lbs), this might be challenging. For the best result you need to turn it and by a big hog it's rather difficult.