Pig in a box

Literally.

Well one of our neighbors - an energetic young couple decided to treat their neighbors to what sounded like a southern delicacy. Roasting meat on fire.

This turned out to be a whole hog cooked in a box lined with ceramic and covered with charcoal. Turn on the heat and wait six hours or so the promotion went.

Below are some pic of this epic event.

The crowd was enjoyable and the evening was mild. Sides and dessert came courtesy of the other neighbors - we brought some Red Velvet given our sweet tooth.

Now the pig in my head was going to be pulled pork given how it would get dismembered post cooking, with varieties of barbeque sauce to liven up the taste buds.

But it was my misconception. The animal was only primed with an injection of OJ and Beer. The syringe the pit master advised me would get blocked if salt and pepper were in the mix. But then I was not quite sure why the meat was not dry rubbed with either or packed with Garlic and Onion and any herbs.

Any rate - the process is interesting to observe and wonderful to watch if you are not the one doing the lifting. Below are some visuals of the event. All in all a good evening was had by all.