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bigtrain74

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My father (UncleBubbas BBQ) and I decided to roast a pig for my daughters birthday party.

This adventure was a few weeks in the making.

Had to dig the earth to make sure the pit was nice and level.



Cinder blocks anyone?


Cinder blocks, $48.   New suspension in the van, $500.

Having your own BBQ pit in your back yard... PRICELESS!


Dear ole' dad hooked up the rack made out of rebar. 


The guest of honor awaits his fate... Injected and trimmed.


7:30 am we kick the tires and light the fires!



We ended up going through 4 bags of charcoal. Not to mention the 

delicious cherry and maple wood we threw in there every 20 mins.


We rubbed her down ever so gently with a sweet and spicy rub and some vegetable oil.

64 pounds dressed.


Added the beast to the pit skin side down to ensure proper cooking. About 9:00am

Don't mind the shotgun shells on the ends of the rebar.

Just an easy way to hold the racks when they get a bit too warm.


Ply wood sheet to cover the top and the ends

A great and inexpensive way to seal in the smoke and heat.


We had a consistent temp of around 300 degrees.

About 2/3 of the way done...

 

The finished product. Hams around 185 degrees. Took it off and wrapped in foil. 

Sorry to pics of the chopped pork. Damn scavengers!


My father and I... A job well done!


It was the best pork I have had by far!

Thanks for looking!
 
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thats the ultimate setup..and cant beat time with dad, i used to do stuff like this with my dad all the time. digging pits, butchering animals, raising em and such and of course eatin em..lol. the hog looks amazing. beautiful color, i can only imagine the taste. thanks for sharing.
 
Thanks T. I bought it planning on for 50 including kids. I had plenty left over though!
 
Thanks, the injection was Apple Cider Vinegar, Apple Juice, and the pork rub. 

The mopping sauce was Apple Cider Vinegar, Water, Turbinado Sugar, and Pork Rub.
 
Yes, I can now cross it off mine! But that does not mean I will not do one again.
 
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Looks amazing for your first pig roast. Very well done and I love the simplicity of the pit.
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Nice job! Did you get the plans from the the 3 Guys Miami site? I've done a few hogs that same way you did and they turn out awesome every time. Looks intimidating but it is really very easy to do. Nice work!!!
 
Nice job! Did you get the plans from the the 3 Guys Miami site? I've done a few hogs that same way you did and they turn out awesome every time. Looks intimidating but it is really very easy to do. Nice work!!!
I have seen it done by a few people. Not too sure if it was the 3 guys or not though. I knew this would be the most cost effective way of doing it. Especially if a cinder block ends up cracking, for $1.47 you just throw a new one in there. It's a no brainer. It's not the prettiest thing in my yard but I put out some good food.
 
They work great. I keep mine stacked up on the side of the house and just pull it out when I need it. I line the bottom of the pit and the inside of the first two rows of cinders with foil is the only difference. Can be transported to other locations that way, which makes it nice. Again, very nice work.
 
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