What is pit roasting?
A. Pit roasting involves cooking meat in a large hole dug in the ground. A wood fire is built in the pit, which is then filled partially with charcoal. Once the coals are burning hot, they are covered with gravel and sand. The meat is wrapped, placed atop the layer of sand, and buried under a few inches of dirt. This process generally takes 10 to 12 hours and is used for cooking whole lambs. A meat thermometer is absolutely necessary, as the cooking time is difficult to estimate since it is partially dependent on environmental conditions. We recommend researching this method thoroughly before attempting it.
