Things You'll Need:
- Charcoal
- Roasting spit
- Cow for roasting
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Step 1
Build a fire pit in the location you will be roasting the cow. For details on how to build a fire pit see the eHow article titled "How to Build a Fire Pit."
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Step 2
Secure the arms of the spit on either side of the fire pit. Make sure they are the right width to hold the spit.
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Step 3
Build a fire in the fire pit. To be successful at roasting the cow you need a well-built fire. Charcoal is the best fuel to use.
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Step 4
Let the charcoal burn until the coals are glowing red. At this point the coals will be right around 350 F, which will cook the meat to the right temperature.
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Step 5
Cut the cow into manageable pieces and place the pieces on the spit. Each piece should be in the 25- to 55-pound range.
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Step 6
Place the pieces of meat on the rod of the spit. The rod should be placed through the meat as close to the center as possible to ensure even cooking.
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Step 7
Position the spit with the meat on the arms you secured earlier. This should put the meat about 6 to 8 inches above the fire.
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Step 8
Cook the meat until its internal temperature is at least 140 F. The bigger the piece the longer it is going to take to cook. This ranges from 4 hours for a 25-pound piece up to seven hours for a 55-pound piece.
