Meats and Sausages
Pig can be barbecued in the oven or over an open fire. Barbecuing the pig over the fire requires more preparation; the pig must be well secured to the spit and it must be rotated either manually or by the electric motor. Roasted pig is always the center of attention at any show or gathering. And after it has been roasted for around 8-10 hours, it will be consumed within 2 hours by those patiently waiting hungry people.
The following images depict the process of roasting a pig. The animal is pumped with a solution of water, salt, and sodium nitrite. Sodium nitrite is optional, its use depends on whether you want the meat to be pink or gray.
1. It is not easy to fit a big pig inside the car.
2. Cured meat has a different color.
3. Uncured fresh meat is bright red.
4. It takes two to handle pig.
5. Now is the time to start the fire.
6. The spit will hold the pig.
7. Inserting spit through the head.
8. Inserting spit through the head.
9. Securing spit to the backbone.
10. Securing the rear legs of the pig to spit.
11. Securing the front legs of the pig to spit.
12. Securing front legs of the pig to spit.
13. Sometimes, the pig is too long, and the legs must be cut off.
14. The legs are cut off.
15. Now the pig fits well.
16. The barbecuing pig begins.
17. It will take some time before the fat melts and lubricates the skin. This is why the oil is applied with a brush to prevent the skin from burning.
18. Applying oil to the barbecued pig.
19. Making small cuts on the skin to facilitate heat transfer.
20. Pig skin slits.
21. Fire pit cover.
22. Fire pit cover.
23. The pig is done.
24. The pig is done.
25. Time for the table.
26. Almost there.
27. The spit will be removed.
28. Waiting for carving.
29. Pretty face.
30. The moment has arrived.
31. Two hours later only bones remain.
Note: In the beginning the pig is basted with oil. Then, the operator in charge opens the beer and follows the universally accepted technique: he drinks some and pours the rest of the beer over the pig. Then, he repeats the procedure again using his judgment until the pig is finished which takes 8-10 hours and a case of beer.
