Planning Your Party? Don’t Forget Your Pig Roast!

Are you thinking of holding a party? Have you thought of any dishes to serve? What would be economical, practical, scrumptious and can feed up to one hundred people? Well then, it’s really simple – it’s the traditional pig roast.

A roasted pig can be a little bit time consuming to cook, but you will be satisfied with the outcome! Whole roast pigs are very yummy. It is a very appetizing meal to serve on any celebration. This has been a delicacy in different countries, and the way they taste differ on the way they are prepared.

A handful of people believe that cooking a pig may be too complicated to organize, but it is indeed possible with the right equipment and ingredients. There are steps to be guided by in order to come up with a tasty roast. Once these things are delivered and followed, anyone can have a delectable roast pig.

There are numerous things you need to get started, and if you are planning a party, be certain that you have the right utensils and tools, like a pig cooker for roasting your dish. You would also need good quality charcoal, and of course, a whole pig.

The best advice we could give you is to order your pig from a butcher. Provide them an advanced notice to be certain that you will be getting one. Make sure the pig is absolutely clean before you purchase one.

Let us provide you a list of the possible components of your menu:

Beverages:

You may serve your whole pig roast with cocktails or mojitos. Others opt for beer and soda. It’s really up to you and your guests which one to serve.

Side Dishes:

You might be confused on what side dish to serve with this delectable meal. Black beans and rice complement this delicious pig roast.

If you want something authentic, you can also have Plantain Tostones or Crunchy Cuban Slaw. If you are not a fan of beans and rice, you can take your pick and from any of the following:

· Sweet Peas

· Sweet & Sour Carrots

· Asparagus with Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms

· Mashed Potatoes

· Home Fries

· Baked Beans

· Coleslaw

· Potato Salad

· Corncobs

· Mixed Salad

· Pasta Salad

· Cornbread

For dessert, you can serve Roasted Fresh Gold Pineapple with Mint Mojito Chantilly Cream.

After a long day, you might find yourself having some leftovers. These will not go to waste because one can make Cuban sandwiches with cheese, egg, ham and Roast Pig.