Cooking with a Charcoal Spit Rotisserie

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.  .



If you're thinking about adding a large spit roaster to your repertoire, have a look at our range here