Looking for simple plans for pig roaster, out of steel drum or whatever. With
or without turning gear. Any plans or picutres. some simple plans for a 80lb
pig or under under.

COON-ASS MICROWAVE OVEN

Build a flat box with open top out of 3/4" plywood to fit your pig. Line it
with aluminum foil. Build the top of the box out of steel, using angle iron
with the horizontal leg facing out to bear on the upper edge of the box
opening. Weld another set of angles with the horizontal leg facing in at the
bottom of the vertical legs. Fill the remaining void with heavy sheetmetal,
about 16 ga or so. Place your pig inside, fill the cavity with charcoal, light
it and you have a Coon-Ass Microwave Oven. Quite common in Louisiana. I've
seen one these cook a 30lb pig in 3 1/2 hours. Might need to scale it up to
fit your pig. Doesn't provide the visual effect of a rotating spit roasted
pig, nor is it conducive to the whiskey drinking that usually goes along with
such, but its quick and clean and you don't have to worry about dropping the
pig into the fire.




Gary Brady
Austin, TX