I'm home with a sick kid and found Tyler Florence cooking a parted out pig on one of these things on FoodTV. Now I want one (I'm sure the wife will be pleased). Looks like a great way for me to cook a whole hog without a large pit. Only disadvantage I can see is no smoke. Anybody have any opinions on this or have one at home? Thanks.
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La Caja China
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chad
somebody shut me the fark up.
You don't have to have smoke to produce great food!!
This thing cooks more in the Cuban style - also similar to kaluah pig from Hawaii. It is a great way to cook pig - moist, tender, delicious - but not traditional bbq.
You'll taste the influence of your marinades, injections, rubs, etc. far more than you will with bbq.
This thing cooks more in the Cuban style - also similar to kaluah pig from Hawaii. It is a great way to cook pig - moist, tender, delicious - but not traditional bbq.
You'll taste the influence of your marinades, injections, rubs, etc. far more than you will with bbq.
backyardchef
Babbling Farker
They're great! I don't own one, but I've seen them used and they deliver on their claims. They cook quick and efficiently. I know people do a combination of smoking on their pit and finishing in the LaCaja China which is a cool way to go, too.....
Kevin
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Also commonly referred to as a cajun microwave.
http://www.crawfish.cc/howitworks.htm
I might try building one someday.
http://www.crawfish.cc/howitworks.htm
I might try building one someday.
chad
somebody shut me the fark up.
DeanC said:
Interesting question - probably so. It uses charcoal for cooking.
You'd be fighting an uphill battle with the judges with no smoke ring, etc.:-D Not that smoke ring is supposed to be considered.:twisted: You'd better have great seasonings and a killer sauce!:shock:
This cooker also does a great job on chicken, turkey, etc.
I have seen pictures from those who have done it before, but I have no desire to cram a pig into my FE. I would love to have a JOS hog cooker but not for those dollars. I think this would give me the option of cooking a whole hog with minimal fuss and mess. I checked out the website and prices look decent although I don't have much to compare it too. Thanks for the responses.
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scottyd
Guest
neat deal, I seen one in action food is good but I was not impressed enough to buy one for myself.
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SmokeInDaEye
Guest
You can't get much easier when it comes to cooking a pig. Clamp it into the rack, put it in the box, pour coals on the lid and let it go for 3 hrs or so. Flip it skin side up for the last hour to crisp the skin and there you go.
They are a lot of fun but haven't gotten to use it as much as I'd like. We've ordered a 50# pig for New Years Eve. You can also do any number of other meats but the pig is a good show.
I personally don't mind giving up the smoke. Just a different style than what you'd create in a smoker (but in much shorter amount of time).
They are a lot of fun but haven't gotten to use it as much as I'd like. We've ordered a 50# pig for New Years Eve. You can also do any number of other meats but the pig is a good show.
I personally don't mind giving up the smoke. Just a different style than what you'd create in a smoker (but in much shorter amount of time).
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SmokeInDaEye
Guest
DeanC said:
Model #1. Fits up to a 70# pig.
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SmokeInDaEye
Guest
BBQ_MAFIA said:
$289, though mine was a shocking birthday surprise from my wife this past June. Much easier than trying to build one.
I am certain anyone with some metal and wood skills could fabricate one. Especially if a kind brother who owned one took some measurements and pictures as a guild...:mrgreen:
Sledneck
Full Fledged Farker
I would like to try a lamb in one of those
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SmokeInDaEye
Guest
Sledneck said:
That would be great, I think! We just have to find a lamb.
Sledneck
Full Fledged Farker
SmokeInDaEye said:
No problem there i get fresh off the farm, i usually spit roast them
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SmokeInDaEye
Guest
Sledneck said:
That would be amazing! All of us tri-state brethren should figure out a date and location and cook us up a lamb!
