How big a pig can I do

[big dude]

I have a 20x48 inch Klose tuned offset with a center hinge, so I can open the whole thing. I've been wanting to BBQ a whole big on it which I can buy within 5 miles of my house. My question is how big of a pig should I use? Thanks for the input. BD

 

[LarryWolfe]

I have a 20x48 inch Klose tuned offset with a center hinge, so I can open the whole thing. I've been wanting to BBQ a whole big on it which I can buy within 5 miles of my house. My question is how big of a pig should I use? Thanks for the input. BD

I'd find a small one say 50lbs to start off with and go from there...

 

[Smokey_Joe]

Start off small like Larry said.

Don't bite off more you can chew.....

Arrrr har hah harrrrr... I crack me up! :roll:

 

[Rag1]

I measured a 200 lb job last week, heiner to nose was 54". Loop off the head and it will loose 10".

 

[Bobberqer]

if the question is how big a hog can you fit in there, you can fit a hoggy that is nearly 4 ft long.. and as Rag said start cchopping heads and feet off, and you'll find added inches... if you're asking how big a hog you should cook,, need to know for how many people

 

[big dude]

Thanks folks - sounds like a headless 200 pounder is about the max - I'll definately start out smaller.

 

[BchrisL]

Cooking the whole pig is the easy part.
Once he's cooked then the work begins.
Make sure you have a lot of helpers around.

 

[CarolinaQue]

Not sure if a 200 lber is going to fit in there. I have a 4' X 2' chamber and can get a 120lber max. Not because of the length of the piggy, but the width from right hoof to left hoof.

Tim

 

[Rag1]

Good point.....you do need open space around porky for the heat to circulate freely.