DanD Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 With the few different threads that have been posted about smokers & BBQ’s I thought I’d show you mine. It’s made out of an old oil tank, a ½ horse electric motor, a gear reduction box and too keep things in tune with fishing & boating; the spit rod is made from a stainless steel prop shaft from an inboard boat. Redneck all the way. LOL Last weekend's pork dressed out at 120lbs when we picked it up at the abattoir and there was still room on the spit to hang a larger pig. It went on the heat around 7;30am and it came off at about 5pm; I went through approx ½ a face cord of apple wood for the coals and smoke; plus 50lbs of lump coal to keep the heat stable. Let it sit on a cooling table for an hour or so and it was belly up to the table for approx. 70 of our guests. All I could see were people smiling, nodding and them licking their fingers. If you ever get a chance to go too a pig roast, don’t pass it up; you’ll never taste better pork then one done whole on a slow cooking wood fueled spit. Couldn’t keep up cutting the meat and crackling for them and there was three of us carving. These are the only pic’s I have so far; got them from my son’s phone; I was to busy cooking to take any. Yea that’s me in the red shirt. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylan Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Wanted to comment-- If there is anyone in the Quinte area that is looking for a Pig Roast/ catered or a party that you want great BBQ food--- I would highly recommend calling PIGOUT www.pigout.ca/quinte ---- 613- 885-7181 The gentleman name is John and he is really really good. This last friday night John made my group of people ( 70 in total ) prime rib -- with all the fixings- it was very well priced and John was a great company. John can also cook turkey, and whole PIGS. all done by Rotisserie--- very yummy -- Give John a call and he will make your next outing a Blast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxcowboy Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 mmmmmmm it doesnt get any better than that! looks like ya got a real nice set up. do you do catering for weddings and such, a few guys around here make some pretty good $$ on the weekends cooking. jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Gotta get my mind out of the gutter... Looks great! love roasted pork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Man" that looks good. Your right on tasting great. I was at a pig roast done the same way years ago, couldn't get enough. But your machine looks top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 That's excellent. You just can't beat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 mmmmmmm it doesnt get any better than that! looks like ya got a real nice set up. do you do catering for weddings and such, a few guys around here make some pretty good $$ on the weekends cooking. jason No I just do it for fun; I hold one most every summer for family & friends. Everybody pitches in with the work and we make it a get together or maybe better said an excuse for all of us to see each other. Why we need one not sure but this one works. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mHooked Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I think I need to go grill a pork chop for breakfast now! I bet the aroma had people salivating all afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 So I'm to assume my invitation was lost in the mail??? Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 That looks great! Is that the "RED/GREEN" Signature Series model? Just a question, how long does it take to get rid of the old oil smell and such from the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 That looks great! Is that the "RED/GREEN" Signature Series model? Just a question, how long does it take to get rid of the old oil smell and such from the tank? ONE BIG FIRE! After we split the drum in two; we had the thing glowing. Uncle Red was the inspiration. LOL Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Awesome smoker . You are the king of smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 NOW YOU'VE GONE AND DONE IT I now have to find someone having a pig roast and get some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcba Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 we do this at my cousins house once every few weeks. one of my fav things about summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Awesome smoker . You are the king of smoke. Not sure about the king of smoke but maybe the king of soot. I ran into the “Big House” (the trailer park’s washrooms) to take a shower; while the pig was on the cooling table. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much black water running off of me in my life. LOL Sorry no pictures. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 MMMMMM...all I hear in my head is Hank Jr...I cooked a pig in the ground, got some beer on ice...ALL MY ROWDY FRIENDS ARE COMING OVER TONIGHT!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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