Nothing says a Hawaiian style party than a grilled pig.
Just because you don't live in Hawaii, doesn't mean you can't have a proper luau. Having a luau style party where all your guests wear Hawaiian print clothing, sandals and strings of flowers can make you feel like you're on vacation. To really get into the swing of things, roasting an entire pig on a series of sticks on the ground can truly be an extreme element to make your gathering memorable and festive. According to the website "Pig on a Spit," cooking a pig in this fashion requires thorough preparation. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Prepare Your Hole
1. Pierce the ground in your backyard and dig a hole that is around 5 feet long, 3 feet wide and around 2 feet deep. Sprinkle a generous layer of twigs and small pieces of wood around the bottom of the hole to act as kindling.
2. Stab a tall stick around 3 feet tall into the bottom of the hole, stack firewood around it so that it's secure. Add a layer of heavy stones on top of the firewood.
3. Remove the upright stick and you will see you've created a deep hole amid the stones and firewood. Sprinkle some kerosene into the hole. Light a long match and distribute the fire evenly all around the firewood and kindling beneath the stones. Your goal is to create red hot stones.
4. Make a long cut between the shoulders and ribs of the pig, and between the backbone and head of the pig. Season inside the slits with salt or any other seasoning herbs you'd like to use.
5. Pick up your now red hot stones with a pair of wooden tongs. Push stones into the slits of your pigs, fitting in as many as possible. Grab all four legs together and tie them tightly with a piece of rope. Tying the legs together will keep the stones from falling out.
6. Place your 2 foot long pieces of crushed banana trunks and sticks onto the remaining hot stones. Cover your square piece of chicken wire with banana leaves and position the pig squarely on top of it. Conceal the pig completely with a thick layer of banana leaves.
7. Cover the banana leaves with burlap bags. Sprinkle sand and stones on top of the burlap bags to keep them from blowing off in the wind. The burlap bags will act as a lid, making sure the pig cooks from the inside out. Allow the pig to cook for two and half to three hours.
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