Some pics from a Pig Roast I went to yesterday...

Hey how did that pig turn out?  Was the skin crispy?

What a terrific party, I love the pictures of the refreshing drinks leading up to the food. The roasted pig looks like it came out just perrrfect. So you said in your blog that you ate the cheek ? I have never eaten that part.

My dad did a roast awhile back , I am hoping to do one this year to.

The barn has to be one of the nicest ones I have seen. An Irish band ? wow....love that fiddle.

Can you tell me what they call the metal brackets that encase or flatten the pig ?

Just great pictures, glad you had a great time.

Those are great pictures!  The barn is beautiful and I love the pictures of the drinks and food. 

I haven't been to a pig roast in a few years.  The last one we were at was for our nephew because he was leaving to go out west to do firefighter training. 

Wonderful photographs.

Great to see you posting again. Cocktails do look tasty as does the buffet spread.

A neighbor of mine roasted a piggy in a La Caja China and called me to do the butchering. Those braces help you pull the pig out in one piece.

What is to the left of the watermelon? Simply sliced peaches, or roasted stone fruit dusted with 10X?

Great pics and yummy!  Where have you been RPM?  Why have you forsaken us ?

Hope to see your pics here more often then.

This looks like a great party!  The former owners of our local saloon did a pig roast/pot luck dinner every summer.  They roasted the pig in a pit, guests brought the side dishes & paid only for their beverages.  I never cared much for the meat...but the rest of the food was always wonderful...we have a lot of good cooks in this valley!  Everyone was welcome, even if they didn't bring a side dish.  It was the bar owner's way of saying thanks to all her loyal patrons. She also hosted similar Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. 

The new owners don't do any of this.  Too bad.  Events like this help to bring the community together.  I'm glad your friends did this.  Was it a one-time thing,  or will they make it a regular event?

Beautiful pictures. It is very interesting to see how chef's cook when they aren't working

Great pix!

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Originally Posted by RPMcMurphy 

Oh, they were working. It was a restaurant kinda sponsored party/event.

I don't think I ever saw Chefs in action other than on the Food Channel.  Very impressive.

Seeing what Chef's cook at home would be an interesting topic for another thread 

Looks like it was a great party!

Originally Posted by missyjean 

?!  Lots of places have open kitchens.  Enjoy the show!

Seeing what Chef's cook at home would be an interesting topic for another thread 

It happens. 

When I cooked in a restaurant, I lived by myself and kept it pretty simple around the house unless there was a scheme and a woman. When I caterered, we ate leftovers, ate simply, ate out (a lot), or were throwing our own parties. 

After regaining my amateur status, home cooking became more interesting.

BDL

Having read your posts for as long as I have been a member here, I can confidently say, I bet you wowed the ladies 

I think my home cooking has become more interesting because of you and the other professionals on this forum who share, so generously, their knowledge and skills.

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Originally Posted by missyjean 

 

Having read your posts for as long as I have been a member here, I can confidently say, I bet you wowed the ladies ...

Psst, he probably still does!
 

   Nice piggy piggy piggy!

   looks great!

    dan

Now look here RPM, you have got me drooling with those pics.  Great to see them - they look wonderful.

Congrats on the new job and good luck with the triathlon.  That's a heck of a commitment.  Go the carbs and proteins :)  and lots of water.