Cooking food with a charcoal spit rotisserie is an easy way to get taste-tempting, delicious food, but did you know it is also one of the healthiest ways to cook. There is hardly any oil or grease added during the cooking process so calorie and fat content are significantly reduced.
There are a number of different meats that that can be cooked on a charcoal spit rotisserie including pork, beef, goat, lamb, poultry and even veggies can be cooked on a rotisserie to enhance the flavour. A whole pig or lamb is often the preferred option at large functions, and there are a lot of reasons for this. Spit roasting is similar to baking except that you can get a lot more flavour from the charcoal and the meat is generally cooked slower so it's more tender. Spit roasting also cooks the meat more thoroughly as the meat rotates evenly above the charcoal When setting up a charcoal spit rotisserie, there are a few things you should consider.Firstly, the weather, in particular which way the wind is blowing. Last thing you want is for smoke to be blowing inside the house or over your neighbours freshly laundered clothes on the line. You also don't want to be cooking in the rain so have a back up plan of cooking under cover (but not fully enclosed) Spit roasting is one of those meals where people tend to keep going back for more. And who would blame them! People often start with picking little bits of meat of the rotisserie as its still cooking, then eat the main meal, then go back afterwards and keep picking. It really is that good. If you are going to be roasting a whole pig, lamb, or goat, keep in mind that it takes several hours to cook. A lamb weighing 17kgs will take around 4 hours whereas a whole pig weighing 40 kgs will take around 8 hours to be thoroughly cooked. Don't wait until until your guests arrive before you start cooking, unless this is going to be an all day and all night event! 
Cooking outdoors is a lot of fun, and I guess that's why so many people do it. .People love standing at a grill or spit making sure the food is cooked just right. An open fire just seems to bring everyone together and you'll find that even complete strangers will be able to strike up a conversation. .
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if you've ever experienced meat cooked on a charcoal rotisserie over an open flame you'll know that it produces he best tasting roast you've ever had. From kebabs, gyros and roasted lamb--even whole pigs—charcoal rotisserie cooked food is the way to go to cook tender, juicy, and evenly cooked meats. if you've never been game enough to try it yourself, it may be because charcoal rotisserie cooking is something you've always associated with going out to a Greek restaurant, or only being served at festivals or large events. The truth is that getting a charcoal rotisserie for your own backyard or patio is probably cheaper, easier, and more fun than you've envisaged. This blog post explains the many benefits of owning a charcoal rotisserie and why anyone who considers themselves an outdoor entertainer should invest in one.
A large juicy roast being turned on a charcoal rotisserie over a fire is one of the most iconic images of outdoor cooking, and owning a charcoal rotisserie lets you experience that first hand. Charcoal rotisseries come in a variety of shapes and sizes and have varying features. The simplest charcoal rotisserie will have of a trough for a charcoal fire, two brackets to hold up the rotisserie skewer, and the actual rotisserie spit that holds and turns the meat over the fire for even roasting. Nowadays almost all rotisseries will have an electric or battery powered motor that turns the charcoal rotisserie skewer. (gone are the days or manually turning the skewer by hand!) Charcoal rotisserie is an extremely easy way to cook has no trade-off in terms of quality. In fact, most outdoor and indoor cooks will tell you it is one of, if not the absolute best, ways to cook meats such as whole chickens, pork and beef roasts, and even whole pigs and turkeys!
My favourite thing about cooking outdoors is the entertainment it provides. Everyone loves to gather around the charcoal rotisserie and watch the meal cook over charcoal. A charcoal rotisserie will only add to the ambiance and naturally draw people to it. It all goes back to that iconic image of meat turning over an open fire. I guess there is still a bit of caveman in us yet! Whether you're having a big party or a smaller family backyard gathering, your guests will be delighted to watch a delicious succulent meal cook to perfection before their very eyes.
If you don’t already have a charcoal rotisserie, you can quickly make one using an old drum, a keg or some star pickets, or you can save some time buy one ready made. If you’re the kind of person who likes to ‘try before you buy’ consider hiring one for the weekend to experience the full flavours of a charcoal rotisserie yourself. Once you've tried cooking with charcoal, it'll be hard going back to gas!
