Smoking a "Running Style" Whole Hog

Whole Hog BBQ - How To Smoke A Running Style Whole Hog
#wholehog #wholehogbbq #howtobbqright
WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:
- Whole Hog sourced from Ramon's Meat Market / ramonsmeatmarket
- Swine Life Mississippi Grind bit.ly/SwineLifeMissGrind
- Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub bit.ly/TheBBQRub
- Thermoworks DOT bit.ly/ThermoworksDOT
- Red Handle Trimming Knife bit.ly/H2QKnife5
- Hickory and Cherry Wood from www.smokerwood.com
My favorite thing to smoke, hands down, is whole hog. For me it’s about hanging out with my friends doing something that we all love. Tales are told, good times are had, and the best part is we get to enjoy and share the fruits of our labor because a whole hog yields a ton of delicious barbecue.
This hog cookin’ is all about smoking a pig “racing” or “running” style. That means we lay the hog on his belly skin up in the smoker instead of on his back - belly up.
First I had to source the pig. I called my buddy TK at Ramon’s Meat Market in Memphis, TN and told him I needed one. Picking up a 150lb pig is no small job so make sure you have a cooler that can handle it. I invited my friends Mark and Jamie Williams from Swine Life BBQ over to help.
The next important thing you’ll need a smoker big enough so we broke out my big pit for this cook. It’s an Ole Hickory EL-EDX. The main mistake I see people make when attempting to cook a hog is not having a smoker big enough. Just because it fits in your smoker doesn’t meat there’s adequate air flow for it to cook properly and you’ll end up running into problems.
For a racing hog we start out with the hog on his back so the cavity is exposed. Any sinew (silver skin) or excess fat is trimmed away and we coat the inside with a light layer of mustard and bbq seasonings. We used Swine Life’s MS Grind and my Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub. The seasoning aren’t going to get to the majority of the meat on a racing pig, so to get flavor spread throughout the pig we inject it. I mixed up some apple and white grape peach juice along with a good dose of brown sugar and salt. It’s pretty much a brine and we pump as much as we can into the hog hitting all the major areas hams, loins, ribs, belly, and shoulders.
The hog is then flipped over into the racing position. To support the back we wrapped a concrete block with aluminum foil and placed it in the cavity. This keeps the back straight and prevents the hog from sagging during the cook. The ears are wrapped with foil to prevent them from burning up and the skin is wiped completely dry so it will tighten during the cooking process.
Moving the hog from the prep table to the smoker is the next big task, but Ole Hickory has really made this easy by developing a specialized hog rack. They call it a “Lazy Suey” because when it’s loaded into the pit, you can spin in around with ease just like the old lazy Susan’s.
The hard work is pretty much done once you get the hog into the cooker. Now is the time to kick back and maintain the fire. We ran the Ole Hickory at 225 degrees the entire time using Royal Oak charcoal and hickory and cherry wood from my buddy Jimmy at www.smokerwood.com.
The first few hours are all about getting the skin right. It will start to brown and tighten and then vegetable oil is applied to the outside. The oil really turns the skin golden brown. Once the skin is right (about 6 hours into the cook) we place foil over the hog to protect it. It’s not wrapped tight just shielded with the foil. This will keep the skin from getting darker. At this point we also start monitoring the internal temps in the hams and shoulders.
The remainder of the cook is all about smoker temperature. Keep the pit steady and add coals as needed. There’s no rushing a whole hog. It’s done when the hams and shoulders reach 190 degrees and you can expect it to take anywhere between 16-18 hours (I even had some take as much as 20 plus hours)
Once we reach desired temp, it’s time to check on the pig. The foil is removed exposing that beautiful tan we worked so hard on. At this point it needs to rest. Kill the pit and let it sit with the door open so it’ll cool down.
We garnished the hog with kale, pineapples, peppers, etc for looks. When you cook a hog like this I guarantee folks are going to want to take a ton of pictures.
When it comes to breaking the hog down, use a stiff bladed knife and cut down along the back and across the hams and shoulders. The skin will peel right down exposing the meat and you can easily “pick” the goodness off the bones. A hog this size will yield about 75lbs of pulled meat so it’ll feed a crowd!
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[@triluf]

That high continuous beeping tone is kinda annoying

[@Matthew-ws8md]

THANK GOD! I'm so glad you could hear it to! I thought I was losing my mind! Edit: glad might be the wrong word to use...

[@CryoJnik]

I thought that was my headphones.

[@jonnygifford989]

yeah man! I was thinking the same! Malcom, imma still like the video, but can you reupload please without that tone, makin everybody have a headache? I wanna watch the cook in peace!

[@joeykimball5705]

Yall should just be partially deaf. I dont hear that shit at all

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@@joeykimball5705 stick the phone up to your ear.

[@tekore7941]

Awh man, I really wanted to watch this but that high pitched noise is ear piercing

[@pharrell3243]

I thought I was going crazy glad it isn’t just me

[@Tendensen]

Yeah same here

[@billb.5183]

There was no noise for me. Audio was fine.

[@loganstanley5407]

Same here man ears r killing me

[@4seasonsbbq]

I didn't hear anything and I wore my bluetooth headphones for the video.

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This vid gives you the authentic CRT TV audio experience

[@ottob8226]

@صميم ويئام بهنام haha i was thinging the same think Dude haha where did u... ahhh nevermind

[@keeganpenney169]

It's taking me back to the 90s for sure. Last time I've seen a full pig smoked was back when CRTs were your only option

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@every vegab

[@redstorm740]

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@صميم ويئام بهنام they cocked that thang for awhile b

[@jusuuno]

Does anyone hear the high pitch

[@synaticx1351]

Yeah i can hear it

[@Dumbidiotguy45]

I thought i was going mad

[@weldon9254]

That’s the pig squealing

[@gonzaler99]

Vegans crying?

[@Dethorok]

I thought I was having severe tinnitus lol

[@mike5796]

This dude sounds like everyone’s uncle

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🤣🤣

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Not mine

[@jda7819]

"I'm a bacon man." I'm guessing I'm not the only viewer that nodded their head in agreement with that statement.

[@JBsBBQ]

True lol

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Yes, he is :D greetings from Poland bacon mens :D

[@Tom-rj2ei]

Amen bro

[@bendunnavant1052]

bahahaha

[@gcaj85]

I love his videos, because he'll say those one liners that really drive home his lifelong will to eat. When I saw him put a whole ribeye steak into a sandwhich, I knew he was something special.

[@jimomalley1518]

I sure miss when the old timers in my family my uncle did a pig or 2 every year 70 lb to 90 lbs stuffed with kielbasa sausage potatoes etc. would stay up all night with it have them take over in the mourning and eat around 1-2 pm good times.

[@bencartwright9359]

When you launched into your podcast promotion I was thinking, 'I need closure - I need to see the pig cut open - you can't end the video now'. Thankfully you delivered, and boy howdy it looked good!

[@shawnfahoum5504]

You named him “Chris P. Bacon”🤣🤣💀💀💀 oh lord I was hollering at that one🤣🤣

[@AM4692]

Something wrong with the audio. High pitch squeal

[@Originalman144]

That was the pig 🐷 audio screaming inside the pit.

[@starstrudel8417]

I thought I was imagining it until I read the comments.

[@BeginnersBBQ]

This man knows his Bbq. I got a pellet smoker not knowing how to smoke meat. Now I started a channel for beginner like my self. Love his videos. I learned a lot.

[@TheLandito]

Malcom, fix the audio, there is a beep in the entire video.

[@mihaialin7934]

I thought I was going insane

[@aleksandarninkovic6813]

Might be from the cholesterol content in there

[@cherokeerosen5730]

Now that Looks AMAZING!

[@libertarianbastard]

Keep them coming, brother. I've learned a lot from you in recent weeks.

[@chrisberry3146]

Omg!!! That looks absolutely freaking delicious best video in awhile Malcolm! I’ve become a huge fan of Mark and Emily at Swine Life!!!! Great job guys! Color me impressed

[@jasoncottingham6573]

Nothing better than getting a Killer Hogs/Swine Life video in the early morning! Great job guys! 👌

[@gator4831]

This is exactly what I want to see the moment I wake up. Let's get to cookin!

[@ebsss100]

I just woke up as well! Lol

[@cobes11]

Don’t even need a pit. Just do to your local downtown and pick a fire to cook on.

[@swissrich8795]

I would love to be part of an event where they have this!

[@alfulton3035]

That was amazing Malcom. Never see that done from start to finish. Beautiful. Thank you

[@CollegeBallYouknow]

These videos put a smile on my face despite the tough times we live in. My only complaint is that it’s in the middle of the night and now I’m hungry. Again.

[@billb.5183]

I see a lot of people complaining about a high pitched noise. I didn't notice anything like that.

[@lolpantsification]

That's from hearing loss. I've taken many tests in the Army. People who can't hear stuff like that have hearing loss, nothing to be too alarmed about, just saying that's what it is.

[@ernestogastelum9123]

@@lolpantsification i experience hearing loss due to me listening loud music and i heard the pitch sound. i feel kinda bad if the other ones didnt hear because their hearing mustve been really bad

[@robinwarren6924]

Sir let me inform you: you have hearing loss

[@Terreos]

Congratulations! You have hearing lose! 😃👍

[@RossLemon]

@@lolpantsification No you guys are just hallucinating.

[@alrikdewaardt]

Oh man. First it looks a bit sad with the pig looking at you in fear. But the moment it opened up i forgot it all! Waah that must be tasty!

[@jtsuave6125]

True master's of the craft , absolutely magnificent !

[@calving2314]

I've watched alot of BBQ and smoking videos this year, but this one RIGHT HERE! was the best one I've seen yet, Man...that looks good.

[@bopal84]

Pork: "I want tan a little bit more this summer, I am too white" Malcom&co : "No problem, here you are, happy enough? "

[@HauseBBQ]

Looks delicious...I'm still dreaming of doing a whole hog

[@anthonydennis599]

Malcolm, every time I watch you, I smile. Thank you brother. Keep up the great work. You are the greatest. Stay safe, God bless.

[@dougjoha]

That's god level cookery right there! Thx for sharing.

[@TheJuggie1986]

How am i gonna fit this on my weber kettle??

[@eastsidebadger8416]

Peter D. I was wondering the same thing..lol.

[@allfatherodin-officiallyun1107]

Get a piglet instead of an adult pig

[@CiaoBriella]

I love hearing Malcom talk and run us through the process. but this video i had to mute sadly with the audio issue. I'm sure it will be worked out for next time guys.

[@shanejwethemboyzsmokinbbq2154]

Man love watching your videos Malcolm. You inspired me to start smoking I been smoking about 2 years videos coming soon! I love using your Killer hogs BBQ rubs. Keep up the good videos and keep smokin

[@Naemamnam]

Fantastic cuisine... I also watch several videos these days because I want to learn techniques like Texas barbecue or brisket... Your KZbin channel is very helpful to me.

[@jessherbert9150]

If everyone in the entire comment section pitches in 5 bucks, we can afford a smoker like that, and just take turns on who has it and when!... Ok maybe 20 bucks.

[@Tacsmoker]

im in UK, do you accept sterling? ;-)

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👍😉😄😄😄

[@euprem]

I cant find this video on the videos part on your page Malcolm. I only see it on the home tab where it says “latest recipes” This is why the numbers are so low on it

[@SnowManson]

Yeah KZbin has done something to hide this video from the subs. Saw the podcast and wondered why we hadn’t seen the whole hog video yet.

[@DerickZ28]

He has it marked as unlisted for some reason.

[@jamesanderson6373]

*malcom

[@Stoutcleric]

Wat u mean b

[@csr11]

Now that is a thing of true beauty, thank you for the video.

[@JBsBBQ]

another masterpiece from my guy!! i've learned so much from this dude! Meeting him is on my *bucket list*

[@choojunwyng8028]

Kinda scared everyone is talking about a beeping sound when I can't hear anything off at all

[@DNJ9o9o]

3:32

[@kilamkam]

Yea I never noticed it either o_O....

[@Masterfighterx]

@@kilamkam Either your hearing isn't good at high frequencies, or your speakers/headphones can't produce such frequencies.

[@kendrick7385]

Zyx either way, I’m kinda glad I can’t hear it cause a lot of people said they didn’t watch the rest of the video because of that reason

[@muhammadalvarezafannani2922]

damn thanks for the timestamp, i got so focussed at the video and make me didn't realise the sound

[@Rocky1115]

I don't hear a high pitch tone at all... Is this one of those white/gold, black/blue dress thingies?

[@leviroch]

I didnt even notice it until i read the comments, now i cant not notice it lol

[@redgroupclan]

No, it means you have hearing loss/are getting old.

[@jmwinf]

Absolutely fantastic, looks delicious.

[@elsanto8879]

Gentlemen! That looks outstanding! I went full Curly from the three stooges when he pulled that skin down to expose all that deliciousness. Great video

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

The next time one of my vegan friend starts talking crap I'm just going to automatically send them this video!

[@JBsBBQ]

hhahahahahahaha lol lol

[@essexginge9167]

why do you have vegan friends is the question that should be asked

[@venicemitchell1407]

Lol🤣🤣🤣😂😝

[@quedizzle7378]

Man that should be illegal to be his neighbor and he not share

[@Goblinpunch123]

That looks insane! First i gotta buy one of them big pits! Youre a great inspiration to us home cooks learning your art!

[@jameswarr7910]

My mouth is watering looks good mate

[@mastermind9592]

That guy has eaten so much pork he's slowly morphing into one...

[@justinisanoob1760]

Imagine fat shaming...... Huh what? Did someone say something?

[@2jrjr]

Send me some bbq I'll trade you for my grandmother.

[@moeesco36]

Man this is a great video. I wish I could sit in one one of these cooks. That would be awesome! Great job fellas!

[@Jimmy_Pedraza36]

I casted KZbin to my TV and wore my beats powered off to combat the high pitched sound. Its 2020, people seriously need to up their problem solving skills. Loved the video amazing job Malcolm! 👍

[@acoupleofchefs]

Send this to your vegan friends!

[@Anonymous594]

What vegan friends?

[@stevel1758]

or Muslim friend

[@larryroyovitz7829]

@@stevel1758 Or Jewish friend. Wait...I am jewish. I eat pork, religious eating restrictions is the dumbest thing ever "invented" or thought up.

[@stevel1758]

@@larryroyovitz7829 good for you. but still...eat less pork because it contain lot fat. eat more chicken and beef is more healthy

[@larryroyovitz7829]

@@stevel1758 I said I eat pork, not I ONLY eat pork.

[@UAroman17]

The high pitch whistling sound made it almost impossible to watch

[@RossLemon]

What are you talking about?

[@jeffschmidt4904]

That looks absolutely AMAZING!! I gotta get a smoker big enough to do that. Doin a whole hog is on my bucket list. Cooking with these guys would be awesome!!

[@karlo5157]

Try it ol fashioned way haha rotisserie or flat over a home built pit. U can take the pit apart after you’re done too!

[@dangolden5696]

That was phenomenal!!!! Perferct cook!

[@richhansen8617]

Looked amazing, I didnt hear any beeping, maybe you guys need tin foil hats!

[@jesusfalcon3222]

That's bc WE have high frequency hearing loss. I didn't hear it either, but my kid was like.. wth is that noise!! ENT put me in a both, and tested my hearing. Diagnosis, high frequency hearing loss.

[@vile1009]

Sounds like a dog whistle

[@boss_hoggbullys]

The hogg king man been watching you for years now first time commenting thanks for all the great content my man all the way from Houston tx

[@fredjones5327]

Absolutely amazing as usual wow!!!!

[@vissitorsteve]

I love this channel!

[@jsmalls3886]

Best video yet Malcolm!! And love Mark from swine life too! Hog looks FANTASTIC! Thanks guys!

[@ChrisHansenBBQ]

Wow! Looks amazing

[@BigTony-bf5jr]

This was an awesome video to wake up to, thanks!

[@Skoot61]

- Haha... I'm literally drooling watching.... Hands down the BEST looking roast pig I've seen on KZbin. EVER!

[@kingdavisjr6741]

Man is my mouth water, awesome, awesome video!!!

[@TheMayhem15]

Awesome cook Guys.

[@justinwhite5859]

Yal guys got it going on ! Great job ! Great team work !

[@jgoree8319]

That was awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@elnoblegalil1662]

This guys videos are so satisfying even tho I don’t cook

[@eazythedon54st]

That looks AMAZING!!!

[@ec7888]

Look how easy it pulls apart! Looks so good

[@Crankinstien]

Love this

[@drechenlard6491]

very nice. looks delicious.

[@DavidYarber]

Man, I would love to get in on that! Awesome! I knew you wouldn't close it out without gettin a bite or two or three! I've got the Grit and the Grind and love them both!

[@bryantpartazana6356]

I’ve been waiting for this one, saw you do it on Instagram a couple weeks ago

[@asaaaa489]

Bless your soul piggy, you have been immortalized in sauce 🙏🏿

[@scottd143]

No audio problems for me. Nice job on the hog. I use your killer hogs and swine life rubs. I love both

[@richshackelford5793]

That hog is a beauty, bet it is delicious. Great job cooking guys.

[@TFARM56]

These guys are the masters mann

[@wheat2714]

I was raised up on a farm until I was 12 ..wow never have I've seen such a beautiful racing hog thanks Guys

[@penisimanimahina1914]

Love the videos bro always alot of information 👌

[@Familyman530]

I am drooling

[@mikelong393]

Great video looks delicious

[@The1manmulisha]

Only the best from Mr. Reed! Well done sir!

[@bigtrizz2774]

Best color hog I've ever seen! Way to go guys!

[@VicDryson]

Looks AMAZING

[@bennytimes4869]

looks really good

[@Hawaiian.808]

Hey sorry I haven’t been watching you awesome videos. Love they way you cook this pig. I’ll be taking notes man keep up the good work

[@cmdrant]

Waking up to the notification bell and watching the pig getting smoked is awesome!

[@nightlordAL]

Wedding and music festival cooking. Amazing

[@PitSmoke]

Okay, Malcom I've been smoking meat and using some of your recipes and trying to learn HowToBBQRight, but, I don't have a smoker big enough to put a whole hog in...heck I don't even have enough room for a smoker like that...lol I enjoyed the video very much and it is amazing to see all the different ways to smoke meat whole or part. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@trioctavia6876]

Salivating 🤤

[@domiqueme981]

I've already watched 2 videos on this guys channel and I would follow him anywhere XD

[@Volgogradskiy]

Contender for best KZbin video ever

[@joshgandy7707]

Good job guys!

[@Swa1nTrain]

No knife required, well done Gents! Great video👌🏾

[@RoyChavezSer]

I remember my days in eastern North Carolina, north of Jacksonville. A friend of mine HB Whitman, showed me what being an american in the south was all about. His girlfriend's uncle Rocky's farm was where I experienced my first pig pickin. And then I learned in depth about NASCAR. Those were some of the greatest memories of my life. Wherever you are Whit, thanks for all of the pleasant memories.

[@kevinscheifele6833]

Malcolm, you are the MAN!!!

[@johnnyray34]

That was looking good!

[@dianewright4777]

looks great

[@DudesGourmet]

omg this thing looks amazing!!!

[@norcal4871]

Damn brother, that's what I'm talking about. Great video as always! Cheers!

[@stormrider69]

Magnifique ! Merci beaucoup ! Le "Bonjour" de France !

[@prestonking8455]

I love your vids