How Do I Build a Pig Spit?
Nothing says feast like the image of a whole pig roasting on a spit over hot coals. The question is whether to lay out a thousand bucks or more for a factory-made spit, or to make one for yourself. Unless you're planning to become a professional caterer, making your own pig spit is probably the best way to go. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Stainless steel or cast iron rod, at least 80 inches long and 1 3/4 to 2 inches in diameter.
- 2 tree stumps, logs or posts, at least 6 inches in diameter
- Spade or post digger
- Drill
- 2 heavy screw thread eye bolts
Instructions
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With the spade or post digger, dig two holes, 2 feet deep and 3 feet apart. The spit rod should extend past the far edges of each post.
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Set the posts in their holes. Pack the dirt until the posts are stable.
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Drill a pilot hole in the top of each post.
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Insert the eye screw thread eye bolts into the top of the posts and turn until firmly inserted in the wood.
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Mount the pig on the spit rod and insert the ends of the rod into the eye bolts.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not use galvanized steel for your spit rod. It is reactive and will spoil the taste of the meat.
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- Photo Credit cochinillo image by Pablo Armelles from Fotolia.com timber logs image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com
