In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people enjoying red meat at events. This ancient way of preparing pork has given a special color to events all over the world, including in our country. From small family gatherings to international corporate events, everyone is jumping on the pork roast bandwagon. In this blog, we take a look at the resurgence of the hog roast and why it's so popular!
The history of barbecue
An analysis of the historical context of barbecue can lead to differing opinions on what exactly barbecue is. While the origins of barbecue as a meat preserve can be traced back to the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, today's barbecue is a development of that interaction, evolving over time into the rare Southern icon of pulled pork.
As soon as you leave the South, you encounter people grilling burgers on Weber grills. Get a Texan and a South Carolinian together and the greatest debate on the meaning of barbecue will take place between two perfect human beings. In Texas, barbecue is synonymous with beef, especially brisket. In the Carolinas (and throughout the South), barbecue is synonymous with pork (usually the shoulder and butt).
When the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the New World, they discovered that the Caribbean natives preserved their meat by drying it in the sun. This is a time-tested method that is absolutely universal. The main problem was that the meat rotted and was contaminated with parasites. To get rid of the parasites, the local cooks built a small smoky fire and cooked the meat over the flames. The smoke keeps the worms at bay and protects the meat.
An element of the outside world
One of the main reasons Brits love hog roasts and barbecues is that they are ideal for outdoor activities. We love to cook and eat outdoors. Barbecues and buffets have become a part of everyday life for many of us. A pork roast can be cooked outdoors and everyone can enjoy the beautiful view. When it's time to enjoy the result, the meat can be easily sliced and served. All this makes serving a pleasure.
Large capacity
A great advantage of the hog roast for any event is its size and ability to feed a large number of guests. A 50-pound hog can feed about 150 guests. So no one will go hungry when you roast pork or lamb at your event. For a small event, two dishes are sufficient. Also, if you buy a whole hog, you can choose whether you prefer fatty meat from the belly or the leg.
I like pork.
Pork is cooked for a long time to give it a crispy crust and it couldn't be more succulent. Pork is the most popular meat in the world, accounting for about 38% of the world's meat production. Pork's popularity is due in large part to its versatility, but also to the fact that it is simply delicious meat that is enjoyed by many.
Summary
With the migration of Europeans and the movement of captured and enslaved Africans to the American South, this circle began to expand. Pigs and cattle of European origin moved into the New World and became the main meat of the colonies. Pigs became the main meat of choice in the South because they could be raised without much care. Grills for drying meat were replaced by pits and smokehouses.
Abstracts
Today, home cooking is neither a historical novelty nor a characteristic of any particular region. If the term "roasting" refers to the cycle of cooking meat (especially pork) in a pit, then the Polynesians, who have been experts in moderate pork roasting in pits for thousands of years, can be said to be the innovators of this interaction. It is therefore necessary to leave this definition for another discussion.
Author
Roga Benton is a qualified food at foody-Line, London. She had graduated from the University of Cambridge. She working at an Indian grocery store. She is well experienced in burgers, barbecues and has an impressive portfolio of serving international clients.