Hosting a pig roast - need help

[NYC_LMK]

I'm interested in hosting a pig roast before the summer is up. I'm talking a whole pig on a grill. Does anybody know where I can rent a big grill [preferably with a lid to cut down on cooking time] or of any companies that will come on site and do it for me?

[JuniorBalloon]

If you're in the ctiy of New York I imagine a burning fire and the smoke might be an issue. You may want to look into a La Caja China box. Not sure if anyone will rent you one, you would have to buy or, do like I did, make your own. This method produces the least smoke, no big fire and will cook a 50 pound pig in 4-6 hours.

jb

[NYC_LMK]

@JuniorBalloon How did you make your own?

[JuniorBalloon]

The most difficult part is making a metal lid for the coals. Knowing soeone with welding skills is a plus. The rest is just stacked cinder blocks. Here are some pics.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V--ZAyJAW5i8uQM8V7-_YcPco-o33qXzvvC-4V2IsN0?feat=directlink

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pD7b2q2j2bxYByh8QXNM9MPco-o33qXzvvC-4V2IsN0?feat=directlink

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...

As you can see the inside is lined with heavy duty foil to seal leaks. Someday I plan to cement it in place and put some heat resistant plaster on the inside. Total cost was a little over $100, plus my labor.

jb

[baconbitgirl]

I second the chinese box--we ordered a caja china online about 6 years ago and have been having an annual pig roast ever since; it makes the best roast pig . hands down. foolproof, too.

[princeofpork]

You need a smoker or a rotissere not a grill.

[phunkykim]

where will you be hosting this pig roast - in manhattan?
http://www.woodyspigroasts.com/Menu.html
http://www.pappyspigroast.com/
http://www.eddiesportablepigout.com/p...

[NYC_LMK]

thanks @phunkykim - I'll make some phone calls

[nmprisons]

when i saw the title, i thought that the "help" you needed was with the eating, not the organizing, and I got all excited.