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Crispy video: Pig in a box

Started by Jerry Brito · 9 months ago

This weekend in Miami my folks threw us a little engagement party and we roasted a pig in the backyard using a Caja China. What is a Caja China? Allow me to explain.
“Caja China” means Chinese box. Cubans engage in a bit of complimentary stereotyping and tend to call a ... Continue reading »

9 comments

  • Jackson

    9 months ago

    Wow. And wow again. It's hard to type with all the drool on my keyboard.

    The Caja is a fantastic innovation. Essentially you're pit-roasting the pig like they do in Hawaii and elsewhere in the South Pacific but without the mess of having to dig an actual hole.
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  • Roxanne

    9 months ago

    Some of the best roasted pig I have ever had was in Miami - once with Cuban friends and another time with Filipinos. Very excellent! I still think a roasted pig at your wedding would be the bomb!! Though I see your point about finding someone up this way who know what they are doing.
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  • mary O'Hearn

    9 months ago

    Jerry, don't let Bill see this. I'm sure he would want one!
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  • Baylen

    9 months ago

    Omigodthatsfuckingbrilliant!
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  • Chris

    9 months ago

    what does one do with the skin?
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  • Jerry Brito

    9 months ago

    OMG. Are you serious? That's the best part.
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  • Chris

    9 months ago

    Is it tasty to eat by itself, or do you use it in other things? I have no idea.
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  • Jacob

    9 months ago

    New life goal: Marry into Cuban family.
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  • himalayan goji juice

    1 month ago

    Wow, the finished product is so mouthwateringly delicious! Can't wait to show this to the missus and ask her to make one for the family. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to learn more scrumptious recipes!
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