How Do You Cook A Pig On A Gas Grill?
There are a couple of key things to consider when wanting to cook a pig on a gas grill. Make sure that the grill is large enough for the pig. A typical 30-by-24-inch grill can probably handle up to a 30-pound pig. A 48-by-36-inch may take a 75-pound pig. The key to cooking a pig on a grill is to cook with indirect heat. A pan will help with keep the flames from touching the pig. Prepare the pig. There may not be anything to this step. If you are going to leave the skin on, then you are done. It does no good to baste a pig that still has the skin on. If you are planning to baste and add flavors, then remove the skin. Prepare the grill. Get the temperature of the grill to 275 degrees. This is going to be your cooking temperature. Place the pig on the pan and the pan on the grill. Fill the pan halfway with apple juice. You can use other liquids, but apple juice and vinegar are the most common. Cook the pig for one hour for every 15 pounds. If you do not have a heavy-duty pig-roasting gril