The Pit
The first step is to build a pit, if you want to spear and spin a pig on a pig rotisserie. This is just like a barbecue pit. It will hold coals and create more heat to cook your pig. It should be dug about two feet into the ground and can be lined with gravel or dirt. Once dug, just fill with coals and then start planning your pig rotisserie.
Pig Rotisserie Design
When you are planning a pig rotisserie, you need first to consider the size of the pig you are going to cook. The rotisserie needs to be long enough to accommodate the pig. The rotisserie arm also needs to be thick enough to support the weight of the pig without bending. Strong metal rods are the best choice. You can use steel or iron rods for your spit.
Rotisserie Braces
The next step is to build the arms to support the spit. These arms need to have joints to which the rods can be attached. They should be sunk into the ground and supported by braces when possible. Some rotisserie arms are made from iron rods. The ends are bent into loops, and the spit is slid through them. The rods are then driven several feet into the ground. These are very efficient and resist charring and burning. Wood arms are not as effective because they can catch on fire.
Spinning the Rotisserie
If you want a completely cooked pig, you will have to turn it while it is cooking on the coals. The best way to do this is to rig the rotisserie to an automated crank and pulley. The pulley needs to be attached to the end of the spit, then via a chain drive, hooked up to a slow-moving motor. If you want a simpler solution, weld rods across both ends of the spit in a perpendicular fashion. Then, using a heat pad, you and someone else can turn the pig by hand by pushing on the rods.
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