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Wild Duck with Bacon Cooked on a Spit Roaster
Cooking a couple of legs of lamb on a spit roaster is an easy way to cook for a special occasion or even at Christmas. While you can cook a leg of lamb in your normal kitchen oven, cooking a leg of lamb on the spit will give you a delicious smoky flavour... continue reading

Beginners Guide to Meat Smoking
Smoking in a meat smoker has always been a popular way to produce delicious foods in the USA, however it's only really been in the last couple of years where we've seen it take off in Australia. Smokers are operated by either gas, electricity or wood/char... continue reading

How Much Charcoal do you Need for a Spit Roaster
Cooking on a spit rotisserie isn't something most people do every week so it's easy to forget how much charcoal you need to cook on your spit rotisserie. As a rule of thumb, you need around 1kg of charcoal for every charcoal of meat. This will vary on we... continue reading

Cooking a Whole Lamb on a Spit Recipe
Cooking a whole lamb on a spit roaster is tradition in many cultures which seems to be spreading throughout Australia. A whole lamb is a great way to cook for a medium sized gathering, it tastes delicious and it provides a spectacle for everyone to drool ... continue reading

Pig on a Spit Roast recipe
The first time cooking a whole pig on a spit can be quite daunting. I've only ever done it a few times myself as I prefer to cook whole lambs on a spit, but I must admit that this recipe is definitely worth trying. ... continue reading