I recently came across a tv show featuring the " La Caja China" pig roaster. I was just wondering if anyone on the forum has ever cooked with one of these and how well did it perform?
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Some of the Cuban community uses them here for holiday pig roasts.
You essentially are putting pork in a sealed oven,with no airflow,heat source[charcoal] on top.
No smoke flavor,just high heat roasting.
Pork goes into a sorta deeper sheet pan,so it retains the juices.
It works kinda like a hotter/faster crockpot, for larger portions.
You could do it in the home oven at about 350*
It works outside,like a portable oven and is fast.
You essentially are putting pork in a sealed oven,with no airflow,heat source[charcoal] on top.
No smoke flavor,just high heat roasting.
Pork goes into a sorta deeper sheet pan,so it retains the juices.
It works kinda like a hotter/faster crockpot, for larger portions.
You could do it in the home oven at about 350*
It works outside,like a portable oven and is fast.
Thanks Tom and Smokin. Haven't been on the forum in ages and it's nice to see (or read) you guys again.
I had visited the La Caja China website years ago and was quickly dissapointed that it wasn't a smoker. I re-visited their web site last night to find that they now have a smoker attatchment that fits their boxes.
I still have my smokette (6 years and going strong) but the caja box is able to accomodate an entire pig. something I've been wanting to do for a very long time.
Of course, feedback is important to me when I decide to purchase something and I had no problem with feedback when I bought my Smokette several years ago.
Thanks for the comments and once again, good to see you guys.
P.S. Is Papa Shaka still around????
I had visited the La Caja China website years ago and was quickly dissapointed that it wasn't a smoker. I re-visited their web site last night to find that they now have a smoker attatchment that fits their boxes.
I still have my smokette (6 years and going strong) but the caja box is able to accomodate an entire pig. something I've been wanting to do for a very long time.
Of course, feedback is important to me when I decide to purchase something and I had no problem with feedback when I bought my Smokette several years ago.
Thanks for the comments and once again, good to see you guys.
P.S. Is Papa Shaka still around????
quote:Originally posted by BornHungry:
P.S. Is Papa Shaka still around????
No, unfortunately, he passed away last year. We talked a few stories about him this year at a contest in Arkansas.
good to see ya kickin' around.
We do miss Papa.
We do miss Papa.
Well doggone. Thanks for the info. I had no idea.
I have one for sale if you want. The deluxe model. Will cook up to a 100 lb hog. Nothing like my FEC100