Pig Roaster Plans

Everyone loves a barbeque party. When the weekend is around the corner, you can't help but make plans for a fabulous time with your friends, family, and/or co-workers. Whether you're making the roaster plans on a small or full-blown (budget), there are many ways to ensure an amazing time. You can either hire a professional party planner to organize the event and make fancy pig roaster ideas for the party. Check out which equipment you'll need to make your roaster plan a great hit.

Equipment for Roaster

There are many types of roaster grills available in market that holds different weights and sizes. Either it's a gas grill or charcoal barbeque, you can definitely go ahead with your plans for the weekend. The following equipment are best suited.

• Towable grill with cooking grate
• Barbeque grill with rotisserie
• Gas and charcoal roaster
• Grill with hog rotisserie
• Charcoal barbeque with rotisserie
• Stainless steel barbeque grill
• Double-sided barbeque grill with two hog rotisseries

First you need to check how many guests are attending your party. Here's a quick guideline for purchasing the right equipment.

• 7 lb Uncooked Boston Butt = 3 lb cooked 4 hours = 6 guests
• 14 lb Uncooked Shoulder = 10 lb cooked 7 hours = 10 guests
• 14 lb Uncooked Ham = 7 lb cooked 7 hours = 15 guests
• 75 lb Dressed Pig = 30 lb cooked chopped pork = 50 guests
• 100 lb Dressed Pig = 40 lb cooked chopped pork = 65 guests
• 125 lb Dressed Pig = 50 lb cooked chopped pork = 85 guests

Now, if you don't wish to purchase a roaster and would rather make one by yourself, then cinder blocks can really do the trick. Place the blocks on the ground into a rectangular outline and cover using aluminum foil. The foil will cover the ground underneath the roaster. The next tip will be to add charcoal and igniting it. While the coal gives a good heat, you can ready the pig to roast. Once the coal is ready, all you have to do is place the pig on top, securing it properly and cooking it thoroughly.

Recipes for Roasting Pig

Once you have finalized all the other components for the party and purchased all the supplies, let's get to the more delicious part of the event, the pork recipes.

Cuban Roast Pig

Ingredients

• One 10-15 lb pig, prepared for roasting
• 8-10 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves, crumbled
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 lemon or lime, for garnish
• Olive oil, for basting
• Salt and black pepper, for taste

Procedure

To roast a pig Cuban-style, you will have to wash the pig inside and out a day before cooking it. Make the paste of garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Keep the pig in a large pan and rub this paste inside and out. Sprinkle additional seasoning of salt and pepper, along with orange juice and bay leaves. Cover it with an aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours. There are specific roasting instructions that should be followed. For the first couple of hours of cooking, keep the grill at 350 F and allow at least an hour of cooking time for every 10 lbs of pig. Preheat the roaster box at 375 F and bring the pig out of the pan; preserve the marinade. Before you start cooking, cover its ears with foil and baste the skin with olive oil. Place the meat thermometer in the leg while making sure it doesn't touch the bone. Keep basting the pig every hour with the remaining marinade, olive oil, and the juices. You will have to remove the foil off the ears as soon as you reach the halfway time. After the pig is roasted, place it on the platter and let it rest for about 15 minutes before carving.

Roast Suckling Pig

Ingredients

• 15 lb suckling pig
• 6 oranges, halved
• 3 lemons, halved
• 3 limes, halved
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 cups onion, julienne
• 1 cup white wine
• cup garlic, chopped
• cup parsley, chopped
• cup olive oil
• cup thyme, chopped
• Salt and black pepper, for taste

Stuffing

• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups black beans, cooked
• 2 cups white rice, cooked
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• cup celery
• lb lean ground pork
• Juice of 2 oranges
• Salt and black pepper, for taste

Procedure

In order to prepare this recipe, you'll have to invest at least 2 days. Get a clean suckling pig (eyes removed) and use a sharp knife to make cuts on the skin. This is because when the pig is being cooked, the skin won't burst. Although we haven't mentioned in the ingredients, but you can stuff the pig's mouth with yam. Use salt and black pepper to season the pig, place it inside a big garbage bag, and secure into a knot. Keep the bag inside the refrigerator for about 12 hours. After the time is over, remove the pig from the bag and rinse with water completely. In a bowl, you need to add garlic, cumin, parsley, thyme, salt, black pepper, onions, juice of orange, lemon, lime, wine, and olive oil. Use this mix as marinade and cover the pig in it properly. Tie the back of the pig properly and again place it inside the refrigerator for another 12 hours. During this time, you'll need to rotate the pig every 3 hours.

Now it's time to prepare the stuffing. You need to cook the pork in olive oil, add all the ingredients in (except for beans, rice, and orange juice) and saut for 3-4 minutes. Remove the stuffing off the stove and add rice and beans in along with orange juice. Bring the pig out of the refrigerator, save the marinade, and stuff the cavity with stuffing. Preheat the roaster to 350 F. With a kitchen needle and thread, tie the cavity up along with the front and back legs. Use aluminum foil to cover the tail and place the pig onto the roaster to cook for about 20 minutes for each pound. Use the marinade to baste the pig each hour. Once the pig has cooked properly, let it sit for about half an hour before you slice it and serve.

Tangy Pork Roast

Ingredients

• 4 lb boneless rolled pork loin roast
• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 cup apple jelly
• 1 cup ketchup
• Salt and pepper, for taste

Ingredients

Preheat the grill at 350 F. To make the marinade, combine half chili powder, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Rub it all over the roast and place it fat side up on the rack of the grill. Bake the pig uncovered for about 1 hours. Take a different pan, combine the apple jelly, ketchup, vinegar, and chili powder in it. Boil the ingredients and cook the jelly till it melts. Once you get a smooth texture, reduce the heat and simmer for couple of minutes. Brush half the marinade over the roast and bake for another 15 minutes. Bring the roast on to a platter and let it sit for 15 minutes. Pour the remaining marinade on top of the roast and cut into slices to serve.

Making mouth-watering pig is easy once you know all the steps and instructions. Make your pig roaster plans unforgettable with the instructions and recipes mentioned in the article. Have a great party!