tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post1664121329931658851..comments2023-09-18T05:19:39.233-07:00Comments on SPCookieQueen: Whole Roasted Pig - Our Christmas TraditionGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06992109988343596133noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-12463400548787267652011-01-18T03:07:54.764-08:002011-01-18T03:07:54.764-08:00I was anxious to read your post about the pig roas...I was anxious to read your post about the pig roasting. Many years ago, we had a friend show roasted a pig in the summer in the backyard.He invited us and oh what fun that was! You are creating great memories.Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791201457372887378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-33753548062532387162011-01-18T08:46:21.250-08:002011-01-18T08:46:21.250-08:00Now this is an event!!! it has been so long since...Now this is an event!!! it has been so long since I went to a pig roast...that suculent pork...sigh<br>thanks for sharing this wonderful event with us!!<br>DennisChef Dennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05388059515828451861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-68565973932687891332011-01-18T09:35:42.920-08:002011-01-18T09:35:42.920-08:00I want some!!! Looks delicious! Your nieces are to...I want some!!! Looks delicious! Your nieces are too cute haha!Sommer Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11982366863485663933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-25987496004264662962011-01-18T09:46:48.184-08:002011-01-18T09:46:48.184-08:00Gina, I would love to taste this. A lot of work bu...Gina, I would love to taste this. A lot of work but I bet its so worth it!~Lisa~http://www.blogger.com/profile/01343794325205886423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-16673961782849955222011-01-18T09:50:11.591-08:002011-01-18T09:50:11.591-08:00How wonderful that you get to eat this every year....How wonderful that you get to eat this every year. I can just imagine the aroma wafting throughout the neighborhood. Roast pig is also the no.1 food for celebrations in the Philippines where I come from. Unfortunately, I haven't had this in a while as I don't live there anymore.Adora's Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966380108381463959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-24963596794794530142011-01-18T10:10:06.217-08:002011-01-18T10:10:06.217-08:00We roast an entire pig for Christmas and for weddi...We roast an entire pig for Christmas and for weddings - everybody fights for a piece of meat with the crunchy skin. <br>For Easter, we roast a whole lamb in the backyard. Our neighbors flock to our house on that day because it's an interesting and a somewhat unusual event.Kate @ Diethood.comhttp://www.diethood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-58119293919007278332011-01-18T10:52:00.399-08:002011-01-18T10:52:00.399-08:00Kate, we make them for weddings too! I need to ge...Kate, we make them for weddings too! I need to get to your house for Easter!Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06992109988343596133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-15717153150482707772011-01-18T14:21:50.243-08:002011-01-18T14:21:50.243-08:00Wow Gina what a feast! My husband has always told ...Wow Gina what a feast! My husband has always told me that whole roasted pig is the best tasting meat, but I've never tried it. Your nieces are so cute and I wonder what unicorn taste like, hehe. Your tamales blow mine away! I bet everything tasted finger liking good:)Spicie Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584827253488904364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-72253879221762774932011-01-18T18:13:05.054-08:002011-01-18T18:13:05.054-08:00I went to a pig roast once when I was a kid, but t...I went to a pig roast once when I was a kid, but they did it the Hawaiian way and put it in the ground. That being said, I think this is awesome and I'm sure the taste was fabulous.. man I love pork :) haEvan @swEEtshttp://sweetebakes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-24386286958314482122011-01-18T21:17:15.883-08:002011-01-18T21:17:15.883-08:00I've been waiting for this post - your first p...I've been waiting for this post - your first photo is awesome! I absolutely love learning about religious and cultural food traditions - sadly, my family didn't have many, so maybe that's why. Roast pig is the best, but I've only been to Hawaiian ones where the pig is roasted in the ground.She's Cookin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/01750885027562943485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-75136522792411464902011-01-18T22:20:12.793-08:002011-01-18T22:20:12.793-08:00I have been anxiously awaiting your post about the...I have been anxiously awaiting your post about the pig roast. One thing I miss about my NC roots are the pig pickin's. You just can't beat the flavor you get cooking that pig all day!You're the first Californian I've heard of who does it any way other than in the ground, Hawaiian style.Tastemonialshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03767489027581575393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-27252666987771576632011-01-19T07:51:02.739-08:002011-01-19T07:51:02.739-08:00I see I'm not alone in having been waiting thi...I see I'm not alone in having been waiting this post for a long time. I have to admit....i feel a bit sad for that cute pig (come on, aren't pig cute?!). No, I'm so not a vegetarian but I like to see the final result without having to go through the middle steps myself. I would have let your husband do the dirty job too...I would love to eat the pig now!sara @ CaffeInahttp://caffeiiina.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-66859314936066956432011-01-19T11:27:32.315-08:002011-01-19T11:27:32.315-08:00Smile. Your nieces made me laugh out loud. What an...Smile. Your nieces made me laugh out loud. What an amazing tradition...I don't know if I've ever seen the process behind this before, so your post was extremely interesting to read! I can only imagine how succulent each bite of pork tasted. Thank you for sharing this with us, my dear!Monethttp://anecdotesandapples.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-4957378215828847982011-01-19T12:43:00.322-08:002011-01-19T12:43:00.322-08:00Gina_ Your nieces are so cute! We went to a neigh...Gina_ Your nieces are so cute! We went to a neighborhood pig roast last year, and the meat is so good, and before you know it, the meat is gone. You have to eat fast:)Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116147437102652716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-24315574358377707292011-01-19T15:24:22.354-08:002011-01-19T15:24:22.354-08:00Traditions are so wonderful for kids...and this is...Traditions are so wonderful for kids...and this is quite a tradition :) Your nieces are just adorable!Magic of Spicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034283259164629148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-74583833780390844612011-01-19T16:53:46.865-08:002011-01-19T16:53:46.865-08:00your nieces are so cute Gina :)))how was the unico...your nieces are so cute Gina :)))<br>how was the unicorn? :)))) can't stop laughing :)))<br><br>have a wonderful week GinaA little bit of everythinghttp://greengirl-alittlebitofeverything.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-12458071601832086642011-01-19T19:21:22.738-08:002011-01-19T19:21:22.738-08:00Traditions are such a beautiful thing! I was exci...Traditions are such a beautiful thing! I was excited to see your post. I have had a whole roasted pig before but never did it myself. Love your enthusiasm and ambition!!!Lisa {Authentic Suburban Gourmet }http://www.blogger.com/profile/16675637408905454094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-19456125909167288162011-01-19T23:24:11.300-08:002011-01-19T23:24:11.300-08:00I can honestly say, I've never roasted a pig o...I can honestly say, I've never roasted a pig or a unicorn. But, I'm willing to try either ;)<br><br>Do you have a simple recipe to post for Thursday? We'd love you to link up with our Recipe Blog Hop at The Executive Mom.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04913239822276373726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-92133706295237901632011-01-20T20:56:32.293-08:002011-01-20T20:56:32.293-08:00Gina, I'm so far behind on comments, but I'...Gina, I'm so far behind on comments, but I've actually been waiting to read this one!! Saw your blurb on Facebook the other day and have had it on my mind. <br>I'm so glad all turned out well for your dinner! Your husband did an awesome job on the pics, looks like you have a photo helper!<br>Love the pics of the girls too... I'm looking forward to your unicorn post!! =)Kim - Liv Lifehttp://livlifetoo.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-88686193847095379132011-01-22T13:15:33.544-08:002011-01-22T13:15:33.544-08:00Wow, this looks so impressive! Where is the rotis...Wow, this looks so impressive! Where is the rotisserie pit? I think it'd be impressive with just one pig, with a bunch of pigs roasting, it's just mind boggling! :)Lawyer Loves Lunchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02897781349849798723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-54684192855650239382011-01-22T22:08:32.068-08:002011-01-22T22:08:32.068-08:00I know how that taste...awesome! My dad'd trad...I know how that taste...awesome! <br>My dad'd traditions is the same..I grow up on roasted pigs..and we would eat them on January 7th<br>How awesome that you shared this!<br><br>And almost forgot..I have blog award for you..stop by when you find time!Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183466872546715233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-38930898723601194502011-01-25T13:53:39.415-08:002011-01-25T13:53:39.415-08:00Mouth watering! I wouldn't be able to go see t...Mouth watering! I wouldn't be able to go see the pig "before," that's for sure. I've done a pig, but with the flip-it-over method, not the rotisserie. It just needed the hummingbird cake to make it a pig pickin' :)The Mom Chefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752458901614211514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-30145593161279997062011-02-03T23:46:16.879-08:002011-02-03T23:46:16.879-08:00Very interesting tradition. I'm Chinese and w...Very interesting tradition. I'm Chinese and we love roasted suckling pigs! Usually whole ones are served for celebrations. :) As much as I love roasted pigs, I've never done that at home though. It sure sounds like fun!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15041216192025257555noreply@blogger.com