1. Clear an area of level ground of any combustible leaves or sticks. Lay out a two-layer base of blocks as shown. Build a fire inside the pit. After the coals have burned down, divide them into ...

This video shows how to cook a whole hog the old-fashioned way — above ground with a homemade smoker setup. Viewers learn step-by-step how to prepare, season, and smoke the pig for juicy, flavorful ...

Cooking a whole hog over a pit takes a long time — about 12 hours, give or take – and it is strenuous work. James Beard Award winner Rodney Scott, 49, should know. He's been barbecuing whole hogs for ...

Cooking a whole hog over a pit takes a long time — about 12 hours, give or take – and it is strenuous work. James Beard Award winner Rodney Scott, 49, should know. He's been barbecuing whole hogs for ...