Dedicated Whole Hog Cooker?

[BigThicket]

Anyone here have a cooker/smoker that they use just for whole hog? Let's see what you're working with. I ordered Sam Jones Whole Hog book last week and I'm looking for a little inspiration.

 

[halfcocked]

I had a caja china (roaster oven) for some 40 years for the once a year Christmas pig roast. Last year was the last one. I sold my latest box. Just too much hassle to do a whole pig anymore. Getting longer in the tooth. The box works great though.

 

[cowgirl]

I use a block pit. I can adjust the size and move it where I need it.

 

[BigThicket]

I use a block pit. I can adjust the size and move it where I need it.

That's 100% what I would do at home. I cook commercially, though, so if I ever want to do this "for work" I'd need something that could pass inspection.

 

[Swine Spectator]

I'm like Jeanie. I had a welding shop make a 3' x 5' grates framed in 1" angle iron:

 

[gtr]

This company has made cookers for Skylight in NC, so they may know a thing or 3 about pig cookers. I've been lusting after these for years now.


http://www.bqgrills.com/Charcoal-Wood%20Pig%20Cookers.htm

 

[BigThicket]

This company has made cookers for Skylight in NC, so they may know a thing or 3 about pig cookers. I've been lusting after these for years now.


http://www.bqgrills.com/Charcoal-Wood%20Pig%20Cookers.htm

Nice!

 

[ssv3]

I have this one from Titan Outdoors

All stainless steel and it's good for the $$ Imho. I paid $700+ delivered to my door.

Nice heavy duty and quite motor

Was top heavy so I lined it with fire bricks. It's solid as ever now

Enameled wood or charcoal pan

 

[cclinard1]

My friend that has a local restaurant here just got the BQ rig with the turning grate. It's a nice setup!