When you’re cooking for a crowd or want to roast a whole bird, spit cooking is the way to go.
What is Spit Cooking?
Also called rotisserie cooking, this method uses a long stick or metal rod to hold meat above the fire while it’s rotated. Perfect for:
- Whole chickens
- Pork roasts
- Rib roasts
- Game birds
Build Your Own Spit Setup
Spit Rod:
- Use a wooden dowel or metal rod
- Drill holes to wire food in place
Supports:
- Bricks or cinder blocks with holes for elevation
- Flat rocks stacked for height control
- 2×2 boards with nails every two inches
- Welded metal pipes with adjustable rungs
Cooking Instructions
- Cook 8–10 inches above coals
- Rotate every 3–5 minutes
- Baste with marinade as it cooks
- Add tomato-based sauces at the end to prevent burning
Meat Choices
- Beef: Rib roast, sirloin tip
- Pork: Ham, pork shoulder
- Poultry: Whole chicken, Cornish hen
With patience and rotation, you’ll have meat that’s juicy, evenly roasted, and packed with smoky flavor.
