Cajun Hog Roast: Cochon de Lait Festival

What is Cajun Cochon de Lait and how do you cook enough to feed thousands? This traditional method for roasting pigs forms the foundation of a famous Louisiana festival. Join in as we combine science, hog cooking, music and community traditions for this episode of Nourish - what could be better?
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Welcome to NOURISH with rocket scientist and whole hog barbecue pit master, Dr. Howard Conyers! Think of this show as food for your mind, body and soul.
Host and Co-Producer: Dr. Howard Conyers Writer and Co-Producer: Christina Melton
Director and Post Production Supervisor:
Donald "DRay!" Washington
Videographer: Bennie Robertson
Graphics: Ryan Golden
Original Music: Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, Lafayette, LA
Brass-A-Holics from New Orleans, LA
The Mike Foster Project from Baton Rouge, LA
Produced by PBS Digital Studios and Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Made possible with funding from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting

[@JamesJones-pt9cz]

I miss America being like this, what a great time, cheers to all of u

[@davidcase1286]

it still exists. skip CNN and the hate, drive to the country and respect your fellow man.

[@kenyettadoyle1200]

Oh please

[@tuwannarico]

Every Mother’s Day weekend (May) in Mansura, La.. come on down, get u some roast pig!!

[@user-cs8uy3hv4v]

You know someone takes their BBQ serious when you can tell they almost take offense when you mention the word "sauce"

[@real240ss]

Beautiful example of what makes 🇺🇸 great!! Good people, good food, and good history that we can share with our children to continue these traditions!! Love this channel!!

[@luishmedina9315]

Beutiful explain

[@Rainbowshavenames]

Love it from Dallas my parents and 4 kids at that loaded up station wagon and headed for 1st pig roast and oyster shucking best time we've ever had.

[@rustyvaughn8818]

I grew up in S Louisiana. There is a festival every weekend in a small town nearby. But Cochon de Lait Was my 2nd favorite only to Breaux Bridge's Crawfish Festival. I do miss my culture and my people.

[@andyboog2010]

Beautiful part if the country with the people to match

[@billhickok7007]

Yeahyouright Rusty Vaughn.. . I'm from around Alexandria and I do miss the festivals and parties. There is a festival somewhere every weekend

[@BurgaBea_Stro]

Well com'n back now ya here 🤣🤣🤣

[@BFRIZZLE909]

I'd love to live somewhere like that!! I miss people being neighbors and Getting along.

[@nickguidry2213]

Im originally from Cottonport which is only 10 minutes away. I miss going to the festivals and Mardi Gras now that I live in the Pacific Northwest.

[@DJKOSTAS1000]

We do exactly same thing in Crete Greece But with lamb and all we add to it it’s sea salt and that’s it nothing else It takes 4 hours but 1000000% worth it

[@jimmypage8632]

This is the way to eat whole pig. That cracklin skin is phenominally flavorful. It's hard to chew sometimes but it's delicious.

[@PBSNourish]

Agreed!

[@opo3628]

Honestly, the chewiness is half the fun!

[@aldoml420]

Somebody take a picture of me working so I can show my wife 😂😂😂😂

[@red1387]

S A M E . 🤣

[@ruffboss1]

Priceless 😂🤣👍👍

[@mr.wizard2974]

Ok got it

[@highlightedreply8838]

ahhh she STILL wuddnt belee 'em

[@justhola4921]

Its true thou haha

[@mini_worx]

It's great to see how good food brings all types of people together.

[@randalltrantham5082]

Fresh pork, properly prepared and eaten as soon as cooked, unreal. Congrats to the festival on its years of making Louisiana what it is. Been a while, but we played the festival a number of years ago. Randy T. & the Rascals.

[@kristilindley7849]

Randall Trantham Sorry, but it's against God's LAWS to eat pigs! God's LAWS are still in force and will be until the end of time! No matter what some false prophet (prophet=preacher) may have told you, JESUS plainly stated..."Think NOT that I came to destroy the LAW or the prophets. I came not to destroy but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in any wise pass from the LAW till all be fulfilled." Matthew 5:17,18 "SIN is transgression of the LAW." I John 3:4 Pigs are filthy animals and were never intended for human consumption, any more than were vultures or rats. Some animals are the garbage men of the animal world and have been declared unfit for the human table! We are never taught God's LAWS in church because the preachers only preach what they were told to preach in seminary, and if they dare to open their mouth and speak the truth, they will be kicked out of their organization tout suite! God made His LAWS for our protection and health, and when we defy them, we receive the curses they ultimately bring...like heart attacks and strokes from eating pork! As one wise prophet wrote many ages ago..."My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Hosea 4:6 For Big Truth! kristi

[@MI-vn4tp]

The man that made his own drum for his dressing is a real man. We need men like him who sees a need and can make something to satisfy it with what he has. Hats off to him. A real man. 👍🏾

[@markvetter4711]

Great series, thanks for sharing. As a life long Florida resident I get the best of both worlds. American Southern BBQ, and the Caribbean styles. Cuba and Jamaica both have delicious whole hog traditions.

[@Convolutedtear]

Agreed you gotta try that southern Cuban rotisserie. .. needs garlic! Lol 💖💖💪💞

[@Untilhecomes85]

Im a Floridian B&R I totally agree

[@johncuervo3019]

I'm jealous

[@tbelljr4683]

You missin out on Trinidad 🇹🇹 culture we eats good. Try some trini food in Florida different from JA more Indian🇮🇳 influence

[@tbelljr4683]

Right Cha Make sho you get some Roti as well. Yes my daddy from Kentucky and Red Rice and beans is better or yellow rice and cabbage 🥬

[@johnmcnaught7453]

Love this series ! Didn't realize how many styles of BQ existed. I can smell the goodness through my tablet. Great time to be a carnivore . Thanks again Doc.

[@PBSNourish]

Glad you like it. More food culture and traditions to come - and a lot more BBQ!

[@theSKOL1]

Love that " Great time to be a carnivore " i could smell the pork and crackling through the screen !

[@jonhumphreys9604]

NOURISH Are there any detailed instructions on how to build a cochon de laite rotisserie set up? Or where to buy one? I need some guidance.

[@Carlos-vh8rp]

That's how you do it; no sauce. Folks looked at me as if I offended them when I told them to hold the sauce and Cole slaw in the Carolinas. I want to taste the pork, not dried up meat masked in sauce. Much respect to this style of cooking.

[@derrickanderson6989]

Young Man ... Dr. You make me very proud. Please keep them coming.

[@ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune]

Proud to be from Louisiana!!

[@MrT13]

Laissez les bons temps rouler mosure

[@foxwanter]

No bbq sauce... I like that. Real bbq in my opinion. Thanks for the video!

[@AmericanCorndog]

Lol he was offended he even asked about bbq sauce. It’s like asking for ketchup with a ribeye - if it’s done right you don’t need it.

[@stefanadamcik8221]

Its awesome to see American people coming together for this.

[@erichaggerty7395]

I'm from North Carolina around the Charlotte area I was in Louisiana for 3 weeks and so many towns and places and people I was shocked to see that people have no sense of color down there everybody treats everybody with equal respect I was astonished to see it so deep in the South being from the south myself these are wonderful people

[@prevost8686]

eric haggerty You won’t hear about it because it doesn’t fit the Liberal Leftist narrative of racism and hatred in the South. If the race hustlers got real jobs we’d all be better off. Around here, we got respect for any man who works hard and takes care of his family.

[@markperry2827]

They just have no sense.

[@yourdadsotherfamily3530]

Not to mention that but the ingenuity of the people xD every Cajun I have come across has a boiler or cooking set up liek the propane tank guy. That’s some riggin’ for sure xD

[@mizzpoetrics]

I was in Louisana in 01/02 & I loved it! The people were nice & friendly, & always greeted you with respect! I'm not saying that racism doesn't exist down there, as a black person, I'm well aware that racism isn't always the "in your face" kind. However, I was warmly greeted by both blacks & whites there, I hope it's still the same way because I'd like to visit again someday.

[@robertcherry7190]

Wayne Swicegood What part of Louisiana are you from?

[@darrelllee2107]

Spending a day here would be like spending a day in Heaven.

[@casualobserver3145]

You got that right!!

[@Sean9814]

There's no eating pigs in heaven. It's unclean meat.

[@abhinavrajesh2975]

@@Sean9814 if you are Jewish or Islamic this video isn't for you

[@RicTic66]

My Nan a Fenland farmers wife use to say "The only part of a pig you can't eat is the 'Oink.' In England we've been eating happy hogs for 1000s of years and they've found the bones in stone age settlements to prove it. I'm glad to see the old Wessex Saddle Back in this process, but the finest eating piggy is the Gloucester Old Spot in my humble opinion. This Cajun hog roast looks delicious. If push came to shove as much as I love my roast beef and cow products if I could only eat one animal for the rest of my life it would be the piggy. It's so versatile, from many fine roasting joints to spare ribs, bacon smoked or not, the best sausages, black/blood pudding, white pudding, Haslett, Brawn, pickled trotters, gammon and fine hams of all descriptions. Crispy pork crackling and scratchings. Kidneys and liver. All hail the Porker! ❤🐷❤🐖😊

[@MrT13]

Don’t tell that to anyone who still says the earth is only 9,000 years old…

[@standnstiff4670]

Love Louisiana

[@clinthymes5067]

This is on my bucket list

[@itswednesdaymydudes8631]

Clint Hymes yesss

[@markrigsby2425]

When?

[@m.draven477]

Go there. I did And i didn't wanna leave. The food and the people are otherworldly ✌

[@albertperalta345]

Clint Hymes Honda Pilot ac compressor

[@dannykrise9721]

Grew up doing this every year around new years. Still one of my favorite traditions

[@regino523]

I would like to apologise in advance if one of my countryman would come on this page and say "You should try the Filipino lechon"! (they tend to do that) This looks amazing!!! Makes you want to go visit LA.

[@stickshiftt9127]

The host of this show is actually a rocket scientist.

[@1950harleycharley]

REally special memories being made right there....that meat and all the fixins gotta some of the best eatin anyone can enjoy!

[@jeffreylocke8808]

That pulled pork is a treat to appreciate waiting for all year long. The rice-dressing and the baked beans are perfect for sides.

[@H8Bully]

Love the vintage photos. Man, my mouth became watery now!

[@pkendall99]

Beer is their sweet tea down there.

[@DonaldPillow]

Not lyin I was bout to search that!😝

[@matthewreid7814]

That custom mobile propane tank grill is amazing!

[@andrewsalinas7498]

In Texas our bbq is mostly beef, went to Tennessee stopped at a bbq restaurant all pork. Not going to mention which is better to avoid any hurt feelings .

[@realitywithmj4334]

this is the most popular event for CAIR every year

[@ericjohnson_72]

I love the shows you are making, keep up the great work!

[@ronniestellyii4224]

It’s literally the best pork you have ever eaten... awesome story

[@SicSeb]

Only 37.4k subscribers?! This channel definately deserves more

[@mikeyoung7660]

I lijed the guy saying 'take a photo of me working so I cab show my wife" lol

[@rhondasibley7679]

I'm drooling, Cest' Bon! My dad is from Marksville, we grew up with all of this. It's a wonderful tradition.

[@Pathfinder-Doc]

That looks absolutely amazing. Great job, Doc.

[@chrisworthy6890]

Not a great job really.. Doing it all wrong..

[@barbdouglas3197]

I could just smell all that scrumptious deliciousness right through the computer! Made my mouth water! Thanks doc, you are a rare breed!👵😇

[@joelongstaff7601]

We're in northern Canada and this kind of BBQ is something we don't get up here much,until now. I just built myself an enclosed pig roaster now I need lots of videos like this to teach me how to do it right. Thanks for sharing youe videos and dispencing this knoledge. We never learned this in chef schoole or during my apprentice time.

[@CajunFyre92]

Welcome to Louisiana, where we party all year long!!

[@emmanuelsebastiao3176]

Awesome Vid ... I was so hungry watching this. Southern food is amazing

[@mittenbbq]

This video inspired me to visit the Cochon De Lait festival this year for the first time - can’t wait to have some fun!

[@azdogs]

This is one of my favorite videos. Awesome thanks.

[@stevenstone1065]

I want to go to this festival , and I will ! I will bring my own sweat tea though !

[@jerrodp9867]

I would suggest sweet tea. Sweaty tea doesn't sound the best.

[@markcrume]

Very interesting cooking technique, looks delicious! Thanks!

[@rustynails.8550]

Hey, at first glance you look alot like my buddy Hank Hill. Course he only uses propane and propane accessories. Lol

[@sthpac69]

Look at the these people having fun and it is real not fake.

[@JamesJones-pt9cz]

Man how I'd enjoy to go to Louisiana and visit this great advent . Barbecue heaven, with the fixings.

[@mervynguintu8064]

I love their tradition 💕💕💕

[@a-totally-random-person]

How is it I've never heard of this festival? I bet I'll be there next year, all the way from New England!

[@nianiah2212]

Workaholic now dats workin!

[@aarontate1667]

That’s what I call a close community made up of good people and what looks like mouth watering good food

[@fmerritt2001]

These cooking traditions are awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@tremaynesmith3921]

Nothing like Louisiana festivals

[@darthraider2050]

Proud of you Dr. Howard. Coming from a former classmate from Manning, SC.

[@robertcocciardi5062]

Cochon de lait por me! Cajun magic! Awesome!

[@MrT13]

Laissez les bons temps rouler mosure.

[@JeffRhinoBannister]

Dr Howard is doing some great work

[@PBSNourish]

Glad you like it. More to come!

[@wrightflyer7855]

+NOURISH--I hope so!

[@nianiah2212]

So is his belly.!

[@darellpiper7227]

my mother is from Louisiana, so I need to go to this place.

[@tommy2big575]

“Somebody get a picture of me working so I can show my wife” he must be working Overtime on such short notice 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. 1:32

[@jilmhebel]

What an interesting way to get that pork crispiness! Nice to know about this.

[@richverreault]

I'm salivating over here...awesome stuff!

[@user-tt2fd5nv6x]

Some of the best eating in Louisiana a great time and great place

[@mindsfortin589]

I just Love America! Great people, awesome foods, sharing old techniques etc .. let's get back to ENJOYING OUR REAL AMERICAN WAYS ... MAKING FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS IMPORTANT. Making Christmas and Thanksgiving about family and God! She said THOSE were the important family days! I agree! ❤️. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@tritchie6272]

Seems like a suprising amount of ingunuity goes into that. Makes me want to go eat.

[@thegoatmudtruck2646]

Always said love them Cajuns

[@renerenatorivera9062]

in puerto Rico we traditionally roast a suckling pig (lechón)for Christmas on a spit. Delicious stuff! Similar traditions...

[@Panda74gofaster]

Great show... thank you.

[@lostinspace1719]

The way they cook is delicious..best food in America..

[@jakeizlove]

I can't look at this while hungry, LOL!

[@jayd6607]

Late getting here but I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@RJ-rn3uv]

Awesome cookout. Thanks for sharing!

[@CT-vl3iu]

....good ole American life style..love this.....

[@robertmiller8218]

I have never been to a Pig Roast🔥🔥, but I would love to attend 1 of them 1 day, and enjoy all of that delicious 🍗

[@spanishinquisition5508]

We do this in South America.... Heaven on a plate. Delicious....

[@mr.wizard2974]

Best food in the world is Cajun food. God that food looks good. I can almost smell it. Did I hear "Boudin Eating Contest"?

[@janetholley1004]

There will be boudin in Heaven🤣🧡mmmm...

[@timothycarruthers3602]

You the man Dr!

[@marywatkins9438]

Why does this brotha not have more subscribers?

[@saiga1200buck]

Dont even go there

[@JohnDoe-rm5jh]

No bbq sauce is the best way to enjoy this master piece.

[@MI-vn4tp]

I don’t eat pork anymore but I remember how good the skin tasted right after cooking the pig.

[@SicSeb]

Definately worthy of a trip

[@josebey7808]

NICE !!!!!!......I am getting hungry!

[@mintruth]

The most IMPRESSIVE thing to me are the TOOLS they INVENTED to ROAST the PIG with!!!

[@johncuervo3019]

All that food looks delicious

[@arshidalibhai2455]

Now that's heavenly!!

[@MrGreenlantern69man]

I'm going to put this on my bucket list.

[@husky500cr]

Looks like a fun place to be. I think I would eat very little three days before the event and go in starving.

[@PMMM9]

Beautiful get together, all wonderful people. Now I’m HUNGRY.

[@shawnjackson3764]

Hanging and roasting looks great, I'll have to do it next time I hunt a goat.

[@renerenatorivera9062]

in Venezuela( where i lived for 10 years) they used to roast whole cows like that.

[@shawnjackson3764]

@@renerenatorivera9062 Nice, sounds like it could feed a whole small town.

[@franklogrim8510]

This is really cool, thanks for sharing!

[@changvue83]

Great vidoe Dr Howard

[@mayhemkennelsarklacombinek4021]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING

[@enriquefausto5436]

Theres no doubt, good food brings people together 👍👍

[@2clapsandarickflair804]

This is why they dont have a hog problem in Louisiana, Texas might as well have a festival too

[@canamrider07]

Really nice video. thank you

[@Dvader636]

Marksville is just 7 minutes away 😂😂. I use to go there when I was a kid. Food is always good.

[@jamesritchie2167]

Freaking awesome!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Wavyy69]

Thanks for this video looks so delicious 😋

[@kathiehacht9156]

Wonderful video I felt like I was there.

[@yeti8it396]

This Ladies story of her dad reminds me of how Mr. Stbblefield in Texas started out . The Famous Stubbs BBQ sauce .

[@betterworldok3802]

God bless everyone there.

[@heru-deshet359]

Going on my bucket list.

[@ashleysmith5427]

Now this, is my type of town!