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    First Whole Hog EVER!

    We did it...pig came out FANTASTIC.  Used your injection recipe and used Amazingribs.com "hog dust" to rub.  It really was awesome thanks for the advice it really helped. I'll send a pic when I get one uploaded.
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    First Whole Hog EVER!

    Thanks Cowgirl...I guess I'm in the presence of greatness.  I just dont want to ruin the pig.  We're doing a 75lb pig.  How often do you baste it during cooking?  The plans Tshine posted above are what we used.  Thinking of going 9 hours at 250-275 then putting foil over the loins.  and ribs so...
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    First Whole Hog EVER!

    Yeah read that pretty good im specifically wondering if I need to put coals around the carcas and how.   I have a stretcher thats gonna go over the top of the grate to hold the pig but I dont want ash to get on the meat.  
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    First Whole Hog EVER!

    Temp at night is going to be in the low 60's.  I'm thinking about going with a cooler to store.  I just dont want the pig to freeze over night and have to thaw in the early morning.  Thoughts?
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    First Whole Hog EVER!

    You got it 75lbs.  We built this using plans on another site...Should I season the night before or the morning of?
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    First Whole Hog EVER!

    Our Pit
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    First Whole Hog EVER!

     I'm doing our first hog this saturday and using the link below as a guide.  That said it mentions to put coals around the carcas as well as in the bottom.  Obviously the bottom I get but is the placement of the briqetts near the carcas necessary and do they mean up top?  Secondly Do you guys...
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