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Cajun Microwave tips?

Posted on 5/31/12 at 1:10 pm
Posted by LSUMANINVA
West Virginia
Member since Sep 2004
7683 posts
Posted on 5/31/12 at 1:10 pm
I'm doing another pig in my cajun microwave this weekend for a party at my house. It usually comes out pretty good, but I'm looking for a new "flare".

I usually filled it with garlic cloves and rub it with Tony's.

This will be the first time using my new SmokeDaddy attachment.

Any advice would be great. Thanks.

Posted by coverboy
Morgan City
Member since Sep 2005
394 posts
Posted on 5/31/12 at 1:27 pm to
BB,
We just did two pigs down here a few weekends apart. Each one weighed about 90 pounds. We inject the hell out of it with about a half gallon of goodness. Cajun Injector Creole Butter flavor is the main liquid. We blend jalapenos, garlic cloves, italian dressing, and a few other secret ingredients in there as well. I came across a commercial injector called the "Spitjack" that has a huge needle with it to allow the chunks of peppers and garlic to flow through. We make a helluva mess, but the pig comes out moist and delicious. Hope that helps.
R
Posted by LSUMANINVA
West Virginia
Member since Sep 2004
7683 posts
Posted on 5/31/12 at 3:46 pm to
Thanks RR...

I might trying brining this one whole but I definitely want to get a hold of this Spitjack you mentioned. I've broken so many injectors.

How long do you slow cook yours?
Posted by The Last Coco
On the water
Member since Mar 2009
6839 posts
Posted on 5/31/12 at 5:11 pm to
Joffrion's Pig Seasoning Recipe

1- 40 to 50 lb dressed pig
1 - small bottle of e.v. olive oil
1- large bottle of italian dressing
1- small bottle of Garlic Tobasco
1- jar of Garlic Creole- Cajun Injector Marinade
1- large bottle of Crystal hot sauce
1- large can of Tony's C. seasoning or other
1- bottle of Tiger Sauce

Cooking Directions:
In large bowl, empty the jar of garlic creole and garlic tobasco.
Strain 2 cups of italian dressing and add to bowl.
Place split pig (no head) on plastic bag (outside!)
Inject pig with contents from bowl. (shoulders and loin)
Coat pig with olive oil, then coat with crytsal hot sauce.(Use 1/2 bottle;don't be shy)
Sprinkle with Tony's C seasoning. Place in plastic garbage bag overnight in fridge.

Place pig skin down. Pour whole bottle of tiger sauce & 1/2 bottle crystal sauce on pig.
Cook for 3 hours and don't open da top.
Change coals. Flip pig over, skin side up. Cook for 2-3 hours.
Pull cooked pork and serve in tray. Don't foget the skin-cracklin!

Ummmm Dat's Good Sher!
Posted by LSUMANINVA
West Virginia
Member since Sep 2004
7683 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 7:54 am to
Thanks Coco!
Posted by CITWTT
baton rouge
Member since Sep 2005
31765 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 7:57 am to
Why no head?
Posted by The Last Coco
On the water
Member since Mar 2009
6839 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 8:11 am to
quote:

Why no head?

It gets in the way. With my Cajun microwave dimensions, you can only really cook a 30ish pounder with a head on, but can get a 50-60lb pig in there headless.

If anybody wants some plans for how to build a cajun microwave (1 sheet of plywood + a steel roasting pan), hit me up at TheLastCoco@gmail.com. It is stupid easy to build and breaks down pretty flat for storage. It won't win any beauty contests but it'll cook a pig.
The microwave

The results (small guy, so the head was left on)

Posted by BugAC
St. George
Member since Oct 2007
52734 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 8:16 am to
quote:

The Last Coco


emailing you now
Posted by coverboy
Morgan City
Member since Sep 2005
394 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 9:55 am to
BB,
We keep the air temp between 325 and 350 and it takes about 3 minutes per pound to get to a safe 175 internal temp in both rear hams. We let it get up to 185 or 190 and it still comes out juicy as hell. Lately after we take the pig out, we've been "pulling" alot of it and mixing it with BBQ sauce. The loins/backstraps typically roll out with ease and IF that meat makes it to the serving table before the cooks get a hold of it, they get sliced up for serving.
Posted by coverboy
Morgan City
Member since Sep 2005
394 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 10:22 am to
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Posted by The Last Coco
On the water
Member since Mar 2009
6839 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 10:37 am to
Damn. Your set-up is top notch. I can't imagine doing a 90lb pig. Props to you.
Posted by coverboy
Morgan City
Member since Sep 2005
394 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 10:42 am to
Biggest we've done is 120. 60# per half.
Posted by Count Chocula
Tier 5 and proud
Member since Feb 2009
63908 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 10:42 am to
We pour a 2 liter bottle of coke on the skin about 30 to 34 minutes prior to being done. Sugar crisps the skin up just right. Other than that, your recipe is our, give or take.
Posted by LSUMANINVA
West Virginia
Member since Sep 2004
7683 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 12:41 pm to
Nice pics RR.

How's MC?
Posted by coverboy
Morgan City
Member since Sep 2005
394 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 2:03 pm to
Same.
Posted by LSUMANINVA
West Virginia
Member since Sep 2004
7683 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 2:29 pm to
How's your mom and dad?
Posted by coverboy
Morgan City
Member since Sep 2005
394 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 2:32 pm to
He comes in for a few hours most days. She stays home planning their next vacation.
Posted by LSUMANINVA
West Virginia
Member since Sep 2004
7683 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 2:53 pm to
Do you enjoy running the shop?

Got any openings for an LSU flunkie? My oldest just lost a 90K Army ROTC scholly. He wants to enlist but I'm trying to make sure he looks at different options before he makes his final decision. He's a hard, physical worker...big kid...he just hates school, at least for now until he gets a clue(hopefully).
Posted by coverboy
Morgan City
Member since Sep 2005
394 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 3:40 pm to
We actually need someone ASAP to work in the shop. Starting as a helper/operator and learning to run the machines outside eventually.

Enjoy running the shop? It has its moments.
Although BP still has us in financial recovery mode.
Posted by LuckySo-n-So
Member since Jul 2005
22079 posts
Posted on 6/1/12 at 5:25 pm to
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tips


Once with about a 40 lb pig, I stuffed the belly full of Manda Sausage (you can use whatever you like) and sewed the belly up. When you are carving it open, it looks like its intestines are spilling out. And the sausage is delicious.

It's nothing super spectacular, but cool to do once or twice.
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