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A spit roast is a way to cook meat, historically very large sections of meat. There is a long metal rod that the meat is skewed on and there is a fire under the meat. The meat is than rotated over the open fire, allowing the meat to cook in its own juices.
During medieval times the spit was the only way to cook meat. In early modern indoor kitchens the spit roast was still a favored way of cooking meat. This in its early days was a labor intensive way to cook meat. Before modern mechanics took hold, a young servant boy would stand at the roast and turn the handle all day to ensure even cooking. This young boy was called a spit jack.
Over time mechanical turnspits were invented these mechanical turnspits are called roasting jacks. These mechanical roasts were first powered by dogs on a treadmill, then by steam power and mechanical clock works. Modern styles are powered by electric motors.
A spit roast today is used to cook large animals like goats, beef even turkeys have made the list, and are usually only used for special occasions, where there will be a lot of people to feed. There are restaurants that specialize in spit roast meats. This type of cooking results in a juicy tender meat.
In the West, traditionally, an entire cow was placed on the spit roast to be cooked. Many people can picture the classic scene of cowboys around an open fire, turning the spit to roast a large slab of meat. This is not that common anymore and is largely considered outdated. Nowadays, there are special services that are available for those who want to have a roast provided for them for special events. These services will do most of the cooking offsite then bring the meat over to be finished at the event.
A spit roast is still very much in use and the preferred cooking method for many countries worldwide. It is a favored cooking method in the Mideast, where goat is the number one stable. Greece uses a spit roast to cook their top meat the lamb. This cooking method is still favored in many places around the world as the premier method of cooking meats. The slow roast process leaves meat juicy and very tender. Typically the meat is skewed onto the spit roast and left to cook an entire day. This slow cook method is often the center piece of family gatherings.
There is no better way to make delicious and succulent meat than on a spit roast pit barbeque. This type of cooking is centuries old and provides a unique way to experience your favorite foods.
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