Let's Talk BBQ
Other Cooking Equipment => Other cooking Eqipment => Other cookers => Topic started by: tlg4942 on October 06, 2016, 05:29:48 PM
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The La Caja China made a road trip recently. Pig # 8 weighed in at 40lbs. A great trip with some fine friends indeed...
I first learned how to use this box from some Cubans and cooked the first seven pigs using their charcoal method. This time we almost followed the directions on the side of the box instead .
Albert wanted to see the box at work so he was hands on the entire cook. It took about 6 hours. I think if we had followed the directions exactly it would have been fine at 5 hours.
Basically you cook the pig skin side down(opposite the heat) until the last 40 minutes. Then flip to brown the skin. I should have added more hot coals the last 30 minutes. The way we did it it took longer and didn't completely get the skin on the sides as crispy as I would have liked.
Over all it came out really nice though even if I was to full to really enjoy it.
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There's a rumor the pig eyes are pretty tasty...
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Looks good from here. Talked to Don this morning on his way out and he talked that pig up :D :D :D
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Oh, yeah...
That's what I'm talkin' about, Terry!
You and Albert did a great job on that little piggy. The whole experience of prepping and cookin' was outstanding. We ALL enjoyed it.
I was glad to pick the head apart. After watching "Bizarre Foods" I felt like I knew my way around in there. I'll admit it - because I didn't get sick - I actually liked the optical orbs, but the cheek meat was the best. I think I split the tongue with Albert. It reminded me of stewed gizzards - very good texture and taste.
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The pig sure do look good Terry!!! Nice cook!!! Don
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That is cool!
I want to buy one of those China boxes one day...
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Not sure I understand "too full." LOL!
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That is cool!
I want to buy one of those China boxes one day...
X2!!
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That is cool!
I want to buy one of those China boxes one day...
X2!!
Albert liked it so much he went home and ordered one... I think he got the super cool aluminum Latin Touch model.
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Albert liked it so much he went home and ordered one... I think he got the super cool aluminum Latin Touch model.
His should be delivered today.
just sayin'...
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It looks great! Man, I hate that I missed seeing that piggy getting roasted in person! :(
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Hope you guys saved me a spare or two :P
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that looks great
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https://youtu.be/-jLR-VgAYI8