I was stationed in San Juan, Puerto Rico back in the 80s with the Navy and had the honored
opportunity to attend an authentic pig roast.
It consisted of a big pit constructed of cinder blocks with open pit charcoal.
on this brick structure was some welded brackets that held a 2" pipe
from one end to the other, just like a rotisserie . . .
Only, there was no electric motor.
it had a car steering wheel welded to one end.
on a big table, the pig carcass was skewered to the pipe and stuffed with all kinds
of fruits such as lemons, mango, lemon grass, etc.
Okay - here is the fun part !!!
the pig on the pole was lowered to the rack over the coals . . . .
One man sat in a chair and turned the steering wheel by hand to rotate the pig.
Here is the rub - - - every 5 minutes or so, the crowd yells out in Spanish DRIVE THE PIG - DRIVE THE PIG
and he is given a shot of Don Q 151 Rum
Funniest thing I have ever seen.
When the guy is too drunk to DRIVE THE PIG - - - he staggers up and someone else takes his place.
This goes on for several hours !!!! until the pig is done.
I know that different parts of the country have all kinds of techniques to roast a whole pig.
But this one must top the list of everyone having the MOST FUN !!!