How to Barbecue a Whole Pig

METHOD: Modified direct grilling

A whole hog is the ultimate test of a pit master’s skill—a test of logistical and organizational skills, culinary prowess, even endurance. Cooking a whole hog isn’t as difficult as you might think, especially if you start with a small one. A 50-pound pig is light enough to handle by a couple of people and will still feed twenty-five. And you can cook it in an afternoon, which won’t interfere with your beauty rest.