Cooking a hog to perfection is an art that requires a lot of practice and patience but the end results are more than worth it! For the Hog Roast Whetstone team, there is no greater pleasure in life than serving up a succulent and delicious hog roast and seeing how much our diners enjoy it. We often get asked how we manage to achieve such great results every time, so (without giving any of our secrets away!) we have put together this quick guide to help you achieve the best results you can.

Temperature

Unlike cooking a steak, which requires a high heat and quick cooking, a hog roast requires a much slower and more delicate approach. It needs to be cooked low and slow in order for the meat to retain its tenderness and taste.

Time

Hogs need to be cooked for a number of hours to achieve the desired texture and flavour. The slow cooking process ensures that the hog is cooked through without drying out and the skin forms a lovely layer of crackling.

Texture

When it comes to hog roasts, you want to achieve a moist and tender texture on the inside and a deliciously crunchy layer of crackling on top. Cooking it for a long time at a low temperature will help you to achieve succulent results and the crispiest crackling without the outer layer getting burnt.

Taste

The depth of flavour of a hog after it has been roasted slowly and patiently for several hours is difficult to beat. You will feel how much your hard work and patience has paid off during the long cooking process with each succulent and moreish mouthful!

Whether you are a seasoned hog roaster yourself or you are completely new to it, we hope that this guide will help you to cook melt-it the mouth hog roasts for your guests every time you do it. We are also here to help with sourcing the best meat, as well as offering affordable hog roast machine hire packages. So, if you have any hog roast-related questions or requirements please get in touch with us here at Hog Roast Whetstone!