Sunshine Pure Pork
DIY Spit Pigs
There's nothing more impressive than a spit roast taking centre stage at a large gathering. The smell of the succulent roast pork mixed with the charcoal and smoke is enough to make anyone's mouth water!
We offer whole pasture-raised spit pigs, processed the week before your collection date; we do not typically freeze spit pigs. Prefer to leave the cooking to us? The Spit Pig Feast at Fairhill is the no-work version.
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A guide based on a typical serving size of about 333 grams of pork per person.
| Size | Dressed weight | Serves | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suckling | approx 9–12kg | 15–22 people | approx 70 to 85 cm long | $39.00 per kilo |
| Small | approx 13–20kg | 20–35 people | approx 80 to 95 cm | $37.00 per kilo |
| Medium | approx 21–25kg | 33–50 people | approx 90 to 105 cm | $35.00 per kilo |
| Large / wholesale trade | approx 26–35kg | 45–65 people | approx 100 to 120 cm | $30.00 per kilo |
A whole dressed spit pig usually yields around 60% of its weight in cooked pork, so a medium pig of 25kg yields around 15kg. At 330g per person that could feed up to 45 people, but do make sure you have enough. Any leftovers can safely be stored in the fridge or refrozen, perfect for sandwiches, stir-frys, curries and hotpots.
The pricing
Spit pigs are priced per kilo for the whole dressed pig, a flat rate that includes processing, transport and handling. It does not include stuffing or trussing, which is easy to do yourself. At the time of ordering we take a $250 depositto secure your pig; once it has been processed we'll invoice the balance, payable before collection.
Hire of spit: $250
How to order your pasture-raised spit pig
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Pick the date you need your spit pig. Please allow at least 3 weeks, as there are logistics we book and organise for each pig.
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Enquire with your date and the size you're after, by phone, email or the enquiry form.
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We'll come back to you as soon as possible to confirm whether a pig of your size is available for your collection date.
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We'll then send you an invoice for the $250 deposit to reserve your pig.
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Your pig is processed the week before your collection date. As soon as it has been processed, we'll let you know the dressed weight and the balance owing. The balance is payable before pick-up.
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The butcher receives your pig a few days after processing and stores it in their fridge for you until collection.
You'll need a cold room or a large empty fridge to store your pig if it's not going straight onto the spit. Then: enjoy!
Planning for your spit pig
We've put our tips on preparing, planning and cooking your spit pig into one guide.