How to Build a Burner for a Pig Roaster

The pig roast can be a highlight at any barbeque.

Building a burner for a pig roast is not challenging or expensive; as most of the parts can be found or purchased inexpensively. A burner for a pig roast can be as simple as a dug out trench with some coals and a grate. However, this is not a permanent grill. The grill should be large enough to accommodate a full grown pig as well as a suckling pig. Does this Spark an idea?

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Oil drum
Grate or rack
Power saw
Drill
Screws
Hinges
Charcoal
Steel table legs

Instructions

- 1
  
  Purchase a standard size 55 gallon oil drum/barrel. Purchase a new one, as old ones may have debris and sediment that may be toxic. Clean the barrel.
- 2
  
  Cut the barrel in half down the vertical axis using a power saw.
- 3
  
  Lay the barrel on it's side. Screw in two hinges to the sides of the barrel, so that the two halves can open and close.
- 4
  
  Screw in a handle to one side of the barrel. This will be used to open and close the lid.
- 5
  
  On the bottom of the side (the side without the handle) attach four steel table legs to the bottom of the barrel. This will be the stand for the barrel.
- 6
  
  Fill the bottom of the barrel with charcoal.
- 7
  
  Place a grate on top of the charcoal. The grate should extend past the edges of the barrel so that it rests on the edges.

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"Backyard Grilling: For Your Grill, Smoker, Turkey Fryer and More"; Jim Casada, Ann Casada, Kate Fiduccia and Teresa Marrone; 2004
"The Big Book of BBQ Plans"; Scott Cohen; 2010