Generously season the skin with salt and pepper. Slide the trussed pork onto a rotisserie skewer and place above the coals. Cook on the rotisserie for 1 to 1.5 hours until the pork is warm in the centre. Rest, then serve.
What temperature do I cook pork on a spit?
Safe cooking temperatures vary depending on the type of meat being prepared.
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Guide to meat temperatures.
| Meat | Internal temperature |
|---|---|
| Lamb, chops | 145°F (65°C) |
| Mutton | 145°F (65°C) |
| Pork | 145°F (65°C) |
| Ham | 145°F (65°C) |
How many heat beads for pork?
Light at least 3kg of Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes, and set up your BBQ for the ‘indirect’ method with coals on each side and an aluminium BBQ tray in the middle. For perfect crackling you want a very high heat in your BBQ. Give your pork a rub of olive oil and season generously with salt and cracked pepper.
How many heat beads for a spit?
It is vital that the fire is hot enough; a 2-2.5 kg roast will require about 2.5kg of Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes for perfect cooking. An even layer of briquettes about two high is ideal for under the meat.
How long does it take to cook lamb on a spit?
Once your lamb is on the spit, spit roast lamb can take between 4-6 hours depending on size. The lamb has to be roasted at a low temperature so that the interior and exterior are cooked at the same time. Too high a temperature, and the outside will cook first and burn before the inside is done.