1. Clear an area of level ground of any combustible leaves or sticks. Lay out a two-layer base of blocks as shown. Build a fire inside the pit. After the coals have burned down, divide them into ...

Ever wanted to cook a whole hog? Well, it ain’t that hard, says Resto’s young chef, Bobby Hellen. He recently took us to the backyard to show us how it’s done. What’s the key to roasting a whole pig?

In the woods of New York state, pitmaster Norberto Piattoni roasts whole pigs on a handmade spit to sell at his Catskills pop-up, the Modestos. “We’re cooking a pig that was raised on the land, and we ...

This video shows how to cook a whole hog the old-fashioned way — above ground with a homemade smoker setup. Viewers learn step-by-step how to prepare, season, and smoke the pig for juicy, flavorful ...