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Suckling Pig

weredaone
weredaone Posts: 53
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Okay I have seen the posts and I have a line on a suckling pig. Based on what I had read, I asked him for a 10-15lb pig. He informed me that there wasn't a lot to a 10-15 lb pig. So my question is what size pig should I be searching for and is that on the hoof or processed?? I have an XL and would like to have the right size pig.  Thanks in advance for your help!!
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,568
    biggest ive seen posted was a 62 pounder done in a large but no way would i attempt that
    :)) maybe a 25 to 30 pounder, what he did was to cut the lower back and flip the rear legs up tied to the head, almost folded, dont know how he set up for a drip pan with all the grease, i would assume it was somehow directed down thru the lower vent, those that actually saw the cook said the smoke was extreme
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    fishlessman said:
    biggest ive seen posted was a 62 pounder done in a large but no way would i attempt that
    :)) maybe a 25 to 30 pounder, what he did was to cut the lower back and flip the rear legs up tied to the head, almost folded, dont know how he set up for a drip pan with all the grease, i would assume it was somehow directed down thru the lower vent, those that actually saw the cook said the smoke was extreme
    I was just downwind of it. It was

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,568
    here was that cook for maybe some ideas
    http://www.eggheadforum.com/discussion/526568/x/p1
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Charlesmaneri
    Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
    weredaone take a tape measure and measure the inside diameter of you Egg I think that on the XL it is 24 inches so that being said tell the farmer that the pig can't be any longer then say 23 inches long end to end what ever the pig weighs so be it as long as the pig is no longer then 23 inches so it fits in your Egg weight is not the issue here 
    2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
    Long Island N.Y.
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  • Charlesmaneri
    Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
    I just did a suckling pig about 2 weeks ago here is the link to my cookhttp://www.eggheadforum.com/discussion/1158387/suckling-pig
    2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
    Long Island N.Y.
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  • weredaone
    weredaone Posts: 53
     Charles I watched and read your post as it happened. That is what has given me the courage to try this one!! I will be measuring the Egg, taking a couple of inches off and going from there!! Can't wait to try it!!
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  • Charlesmaneri
    Charlesmaneri Posts: 1,295
    weredaone the inside diameter on my LBGE is 18 inches so my Pig was 17 inches and it fit like a glove as I said I think the ID of a XL is 24 inches so get a pig thats 23 inches and have fun and make sure to post photos so we can all enjoy the cook good luck and if you have any questions feel free to ask 
    2 Large Eggs and a Mini 2 Pit Bulls and a Pork shoulder or butt nearby and 100% SICILIAN
    Long Island N.Y.
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