A pig roast or hog roast is an event or gathering which involves the barbecuing of an entire pig.
The tradition of the hog roast goes back millennia and is found in many cultures. There are numerous ways to roast pork, including open fire rotisserie style roasting, and “caja china” style box grilling. Many families traditionally have a pig roast for Thanksgiving or Christmas. In Miami and other areas with large Cuban, Puerto Rican, Honduran or other Caribbean populations pig roasts are often held on Christmas Eve by families and friends, whereas families from Hawaii often hold a roast on Memorial Day.
In the United States, roasting a whole pig or a feral hog has been a tradition for over two hundred years, especially in the Southern United States where it is closely linked to barbecue. From Virginia south to Florida Panhandle. and west to the Mississippi River south to Louisiana, the favored pork meat in Southern, Cajun, Appalachian, and Creole cooking is popular. Finding the right pig roast caterer was a challenge in the past, but with RentAlmostAnything.com, you can find the perfect one for your next party or event. Discover the best, top-rated pig roast caterers around and so much more right here on RentAlmostAnything.com.
