15895 Wed May 17 21:43:08 -0700 2006 4 4 Pacific Northwest 0 42244 Any recommendations for where in Seattle I could buy a whole roast pig? And how to carve and serve it? Wed May 17 21:43:08 -0700 2006 0 ceester 1 42246 Armandino Batali (Salumi) roasts a pig now and then, so you might ask him. Also consider wandering the International District and asking at a shop with roast ducks hanging in the window. The ask the butcher (Fero is a good choice). Wed May 17 22:40:50 -0700 2006 42244 0 mr.nelso 1 42260 Have never tried it, but I have seen King's Barbecue in the ID bring out whole Chinese roasted pigs. . . They are a good barbecue place, so I have no doubt that their whole roast pigs are good. Thu May 18 11:25:35 -0700 2006 42244 0 Pam 1 42263 lacking an adequate cuban restaurant kitchen to prepare this traditional christmas eve treat, i agree that a chinese roast pig is a wonderful substitute. be aware that these can run up to 100 pounds. do not confuse this treat with a luau pig which, being steamed rather than roasted, is an entirely different beast. the roasted variety are not "carved" in the usual sense but either cleavered into convenient pieces and sold by the pound (as in any good chinese deli) or put whole on a decorated table for guests to pull apart at their leisure with the luckiest ones getting the best bits like the cheeks and the luscious crisp skin. the scraps that remain when most of the meat is gone are also considered to be a treat. Thu May 18 12:20:43 -0700 2006 42244 0 howard 2 42270 Cuban... :/ Thu May 18 14:19:04 -0700 2006 42263 0 Daaaaave