Things You'll Need:
- Pig
- Seasonings
- Meat injector
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Step 1
Pick up the pig the day before your event so you can marinate it overnight.
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Step 2
Pre-season the carcass. After washing it inside and out, rub the body cavity with seasoning. Try salt, pepper, thyme, garlic or rosemary.
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Step 3
Marinate the meat overnight by soaking it in a mixture. Try a mixture of beer, wine and melted butter. You can also make a marinade with garlic and orange mango.
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Step 4
Make a mixture to be injected into the meat. Some experts say the pig's skin is so thick, basting the outside will really just flavor the skin itself.
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Step 5
Bring the mixture (oil, butter, garlic, brown sugar and pepper would work) to a boil. This releases the seasonings. Draw the mixture into the injector.
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Step 6
Inject the carcass with seasoning. Aim for the muscles and get the liquid as close as you can.
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Step 7
Baste as the pig roasts. This will make the skin crispy and flavorful. Some say it should be done on the hour, others say to baste it every 30 minutes while it's cooking.
