La Caja China - The Chinese Box

Boshizzle · May 26, 2011

So, my boss told me the other day that he was going to have a pig roast for the company. I was like, "Awesome! I'll be there!" Then he said that he wanted me to cook a 100 pound hog. I told him I didn't have a smoker big enough. He said, "No problem" and led me to his office where he had a brand new La Caja China. He told me that it was all mine all I had to do was use it to cook the hog for the company get together. I said "I'm on it!" :becky:

I thanked him and promised to do the cook. I didn't go into how it is a big charcoal powered crock pot and not a true BBQ smoker or any of that. I try to never look a gift horse in the mouth especially when it's my boss. :laugh:

So, my problem now is how to get some smoke on the meat when using it. La Caja China has a smoke pistol accessory but it requires special cartridges that I'm not thrilled about having to buy. So, I thought maybe a Smoke Daddy Big Kahuna might be the ticket.

Any ideas on how to get some smoke on the meat other than the Smoke Daddy using this cooker?

Callahan-que · May 26, 2011

All I can say is...... NICE Score!!!

rev0jace · May 26, 2011

That is cool! I really want to get one. Hope you have fun.

Sledneck · May 26, 2011

doesnt need smokem that cooker produces the best fpi ever, once they eat the cracklin skin, nobody will be looking for smoke. follow the directions on the caja site for injection

Boshizzle · May 26, 2011

Sledneck said:
doesnt need smokem that cooker produces the best fpi ever, once they eat the cracklin skin, nobody will be looking for smoke. follow the directions on the caja site for injection

We had a company event this past December in Miami where a Cuban style whole hog was served. The hog was cooked in a La Caja China and I was telling him about it and the Mojo injection that they used. Everyone enjoyed the meal and I think that was his inspiration for the upcoming event.

But, me being a "Southern boy" I just can't get over smokey, tender pork and would rather use my own recipe for the cook.

Redwingsfn31 · May 27, 2011

If you really need to have that smokey flavor try this. http://www.smokepistol.com/grillkicker.html Easy and inexpensive.

Callahan-que · May 27, 2011

Boshizzle said:
We had a company event this past December in Miami where a Cuban style whole hog was served. The hog was cooked in a La Caja China and I was telling him about it and the Mojo injection that they used. Everyone enjoyed the meal and I think that was his inspiration for the upcoming event.

But, me being a "Southern boy" I just can't get over smokey, tender pork and would rather use my own recipe for the cook.

Sounds like the boss is expecting Cuban style, maybe you should stick to it. You're still gonna have a blast and some great food.

42BBQ · May 27, 2011

Adam Perry Lang has a La Caja China recipe that sounds amazing, hope this helps.

http://www.adamperrylang.com/recipes/crispy-suckling-pig-with-spicy-sweet-sour-glaze/

kyle corn · May 27, 2011

I really, really wanna get one of these and they're really not very expensive, but they seem too specialized. I can't see myself roasting a whole hog more than twice a year.

Still, that's an amazing score you got there!

Callahan-que · May 27, 2011

kyle corn said:
I really, really wanna get one of these and they're really not very expensive, but they seem too specialized. I can't see myself roasting a whole hog more than twice a year.

Still, that's an amazing score you got there!

I can't see myself roasting a whole hog at all and I still want one:-D:-D:-D

colonel00 · May 27, 2011

Boshizzle said:
Any ideas on how to get some smoke on the meat other than the Smoke Daddy using this cooker?

:thumb: :becky::becky::becky:

mbshop · May 27, 2011

:laugh::clap2::laugh::clap2:

colonel00 said:
:thumb: :becky::becky::becky:

Brewer · May 27, 2011

Why not go big?

NorthwestBBQ · May 27, 2011

The La Caja China is a smoker turned upside down. There is no way to get smoke in it because the heat source is on top:

BBQ Grail · May 27, 2011

NorthwestBBQ said:
The La Caja China is a smoker turned upside down. There is no way to get smoke in it because the heat source is on top:

This would not be correct. I have a smoke pistol adapted to mine and it does a great job of giving you the smoke you need.

As a matter of fact you can also buy the smoke pistol and wood cartridges on the La Caja China website.

BBQpower · May 27, 2011

Humm them things expensive?

Shooter1 · May 27, 2011

I have had a Caja China for many years and have done in excess of 30 whole hogs in it and everyone came out perfect like clockwork. Used to do them on block pits but this was so much easier and less time. Flavor is outstanding even though charcoal is on outside of box. You definitely can get smoke inside with many products out there but it really is not needed. I bought mine for $200.00 and it was worth every penny. I have the #2 and it goes for $350.00 right now but many people copy the design and build their own. Good Luck!

Boshizzle · May 27, 2011

Shooter1 said:
I have had a Caja China for many years and have done in excess of 30 whole hogs in it and everyone came out perfect like clockwork. Used to do them on block pits but this was so much easier and less time. Flavor is outstanding even though charcoal is on outside of box. You definitely can get smoke inside with many products out there but it really is not needed. I bought mine for $200.00 and it was worth every penny. I have the #2 and it goes for $350.00 right now but many people copy the design and build their own. Good Luck!

The one I have is a #2 also. About how long does it take too cook a 100 pound hog?

Phubar · May 27, 2011

Can't wait to see the Pron!

Shooter1 · May 27, 2011

Boshizzle said:
The one I have is a #2 also. About how long does it take too cook a 100 pound hog?

We usually do about a 70lb hog and it takes anywhere from 4-5 hours depending on how crisp we want the skin at the end of the cook. Usually start checking the skin at the 3 1/2 to 4 hour mark and then check every 10 minutes or so until its the way we want it. Should take close to the same amount of time for a 100lb. in my experience.

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