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Expert: Enrique Torres - 6/23/2009


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I will be attempting to cook a 125lb.pig on the 4th of July,using 250 oil drum type cooker.
my questions are 1: which side to start the pig on,the preferred tempature.and when to turn it. question 2:I will be using charcoal to start and then split oak and hickory. how often do I need to add coals to get the job done?

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Kenneth:
1. You can put the pig on its belly to start to cook.
2 The preferred temperature is 330-350 F.
3.I don't think you will have to turn it.
4.Divide coals in equal parts in order to assure enough smoke production during the first 2 hours.

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Enrique

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Enrique Torres

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How to cook meat (beef, poultry, pork, fish, shrimps, lamb) using pan frying, grilling and steam systems.

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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 cooking process and recipes. My expertise is focused on juiciness, tenderness and yield increasing.

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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.

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