Okay, for whatever reason, it took me six months to get this post up. Maybe it was wading through the hundreds of pictures that my friend Kait took to find just the right ones. Or maybe I’m just lazy. Either way, I finally have the post up for the Pig Roast I threw last July for my birthday. It has all the steps needed for throwing your own pig roast—from researching cooking methods, to buying the pig, to carving it up. It’s worth the read. Maybe.
P.S. If you’re squeamish about dead animals, then you probably shouldn’t look at the pictures…
I was wondering where you were able to buy the pig for the pig roast? I am in VA and if you could lead me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Thanks
Hi Heather,
I got my pig from my favorite butcher in Seattle—Don & Joe’s Meats in the Pike Place Market. I would suggest that you contact your local butcher to see if they can special order you a pig. If you have to order online, I think you can find whole pigs at Niman Ranch, or if you’re looking for a wild boar try Exotic Meats.
Good Luck!
Hi, for some reason the link to read the whole post isn’t working. I’d love to read it, as I’m thinking about this for a wedding. Also, do you know of any places in town that do spit roasted pigs for catering?
Thanks!
Oops! Thanks for pointing that out; the link is now fixed!