La Caja China - The Chinese Box

Boshizzle · 05-26-2011, 10:09 PM

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!"

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.

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?

J'ville Grill · 05-26-2011, 10:35 PM

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

rev0jace · 05-26-2011, 10:41 PM

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

Sledneck · 05-26-2011, 10:45 PM

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 · 05-26-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sledneck

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 · 05-26-2011, 11:35 PM

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

J'ville Grill · 05-26-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Boshizzle

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 · 05-26-2011, 11:43 PM

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

http://www.adamperrylang.com/recipes...et-sour-glaze/

kyle corn · 05-26-2011, 11:46 PM

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!

J'ville Grill · 05-26-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle corn

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

colonel00 · 05-26-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Boshizzle

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

mbshop · 05-26-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by colonel00

Brewer · 05-27-2011, 01:09 AM

Why not go big?

NorthwestBBQ · 05-27-2011, 01:33 AM

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 · 05-27-2011, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthwestBBQ

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.

05-26-2011, 10:09 PM	#1
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	La Caja China - The Chinese Box 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!" 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. 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? __________________ Jambo Pit - UDS - Lang 60 (Sold) 18.5" & 22.5" Weber Kettles - Smokey Joe and Mini-WSM - Bubba Keg - #2 La Caja China Chargriller Outlaw Impeccably Accurate BLACK & RED Thermapens KCBS CBJ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it.

05-26-2011, 10:35 PM	#2
J'ville Grill is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-18-10 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	All I can say is...... NICE Score!!! __________________ Rick 18.5" Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5" Weber OTG with Cajun Bandit Conversion Kit Char-Griller Akorn with side cart 1999 Weber Master-Touch - bent but not broken 14.5" Weber Smokey Joe Silver

05-26-2011, 10:45 PM	#4
Sledneck is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-04-05 Location: Wantagh, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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 __________________ BBQ Illuminati Blog Disclaimer: The poster does not take any responsibility for any bad feelings or sense of exclusion that the reader of this post may have-whether real or imagined. Reading threads poses inherent risks. The poster of this thread would like to also remind readers to make sure they have a functional sense of humor before they visit any discussion board.

05-26-2011, 11:43 PM	#8
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Adam Perry Lang has a La Caja China recipe that sounds amazing, hope this helps. http://www.adamperrylang.com/recipes...et-sour-glaze/ __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn-

05-27-2011, 01:33 AM	#14
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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: __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

05-26-2011, 10:41 PM	#3
rev0jace Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-28-10 Location: Saint John, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That is cool! I really want to get one. Hope you have fun.

05-26-2011, 11:35 PM	#6
Redwingsfn31 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-13-08 Location: Troy, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you really need to have that smokey flavor try this. http://www.smokepistol.com/grillkicker.html Easy and inexpensive.

05-26-2011, 11:46 PM	#9
kyle corn is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-20-09 Location: Denton, Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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!

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