Cooking Meat/bbq pig

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Expert: - 5/15/2008


Question
I have a Kenmore 6 burner 36" gas grill with rotisserie. I would like to cook a whole baby pig but don't know how big to buy or how long to cook. I could use all the advice you have! Thanks so much

Answer
Cheri:
This equipment is very flexible. You can buy a baby pig less than 30"long . Time cooking is related to internal (161-176 F) temperature of meat (is better if you take it inside the thick part). According to pig's size and form is better to use high-low temperature cycle while cooking.
Initial chamber temp.: 302 F Time: 15-20'
Final chamber temp: 194 F Time: Until reach internal temp.

I hope this information helps you,
Enrique

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Enrique Torres

Expertise

How to cook meat (beef, poultry, pork, fish, shrimps, lamb) using pan frying, grilling and steam systems. How to obtain a more tender, juicy and flavorful meat fillets at low cost. Expertise in sous vide cooking method. How to give better meat fillets at the dish in Catering services while reducing costs.

Experience

My company has been developing studies in meat cooking since 2000, my expertise is based on the lastest studies in meat histology changes related to ageing, storage and cooking process and recipes. My expertise is focused on juiciness, tenderness and yield increasing.

Publications
In spanish: http://sigp.minagricultura.gov.co/soporte/noticias/Boletin_Barrera_Vapor.pdf Translation: Improvement of culinary quality of beef during cooking process. A ( U$200.000)investigation work. about how to cook 4 standard beef cuts, while reducing ageing time and loses, using last edible technolgy (steam barrier).

Education/Credentials
La Salle Univ. Animal Scientist 1986-1992 National University of Colombia Food and Science Technology focused on meat processing.1992-1994 Andes University (Colombia) Marketing Specialist 1997-1999 Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia) Food Marketing 2001 Meat processors consultant since 1995.

Past/Present Clients
Aramark (Colombia).

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