Pig Roast.
Have you ever wanted to roast a pig?
We roasted a pig last weekend and would love to share all the details and steps with you so you can roast a pig in your kitchen. The taste, smell, and crackle were phenomenal. It’s easy; it just takes some time. We hope you find this helpful and that it leads to you gathering with family and friends to enjoy a whole pig!
A step-by-step guide to roasting a pig in your kitchen…
Roasted pig in our kitchen oven. Delicious!
Have you ever wanted to roast a pig? We roasted a pig last weekend and would love to share all the details and steps with you so you can roast a pig in your kitchen. The taste, smell, and crackle were phenomenal. It’s easy; it just takes some time. We hope you find this helpful and that it leads to you gathering with family and friends to enjoy a whole pig!
A step-by-step guide to roasting a pig in your kitchen:
Step One: Find an occasion to celebrate with family and friends. I turned forty-four, and my friend Hector turned forty in the same week; we decided to roast a pig together.
Step Two: Find a pig. Childres Meat in Bend, Oregon, is our go-to vendor for a small, milkfed pig. Childres is family owned, family operated, and has been around since 1989. They supply many local restaurants in Bend with grass-fed beef. If you are not from Bend, simply ask a chef or restaurant in your town/city who their go-to supplier for grass-fed beef or pork is, call them, and order your pig. We spent less than $200.
Step Three: Brine the pig for forty-eight to seventy-two hours. Pick your favorite brine recipe. We brined our pig in water, salt, honey, fish sauce, a head of garlic, thinly sliced ginger, bay leaves, kafir lime leaf, zest and juice of lime, thai long pepper, star anise. There is room for some creative freedom on the brine. The key is to give it time to sit and soak up all the flavor. We brined our pig for three days.
Step Four: Roast the pig in your oven at 350 degrees. for 90 min back down. Then flip the pig and roast for 60 min back up. We transported the pig to my mother-in-law’s house. About a hour before we ate, we put the pig, back up, in the oven at 425 degrees for 30 min. This allowed the skin to get all crackly and golden.
Step Five: DO NOT CUT WITH A KNIFE! The traditional Spanish method for cutting a whole pig is with a plate. Yes. With a plate! If you can cut with a plate, this shows that the pig has been prepared and cooked properly. Once the pig has been cut to shreds with a plate, dig in, serve up, and enjoy!
ADDITIONAL NOTES: Serve the pig with roasted potatoes, veggies, and anything else you love to eat. Hector prepared a delicious chimichurri sauce (perhaps another post just on chimichurri). The sauce was packed with flavor! Depending on how many people are eating the pig, we had sixteen folks over; there should be plenty of leftovers for tacos the next day! After everyone had gotten their cut and made their way to the table to eat, I stepped up for my slice of heaven. My friend cut the neck off the head and said, “This is the best part.”. The neck was delicious!
We loved every part of preparing, cooking, and sharing this meal with our family and friends. If you would like more details, let’s talk. I’d be happy to chat more and fill in more details.
Give me a call at (541) 797 - 9939
Shoot me an email: Justin@varsityoregon.com
Handyman in Bend.
Do you have a house project that needs tackling?
or…Maybe you have an entire room or home that needs tackling? I’d like to introduce you to someone great at tackling any sized home project you have. Whether it’s an hour or two (something small), or a full-on remodel with subcontractors (something large in scope), Charlie Harris is a reliable, honest, great-to-work-with licensed, bonded, insured remodel contractor/handyman.
Meet local contractor Charlie Harris.
Do you have a house project that needs tackling? or…Maybe you have an entire room or home that needs tackling? I’d like to introduce you to someone great at tackling any sized home project you have. Whether it’s an hour or two (something small), or a full-on remodel with subcontractors (something large in scope), Charlie Harris is a reliable, honest, great-to-work-with licensed, bonded, insured, remodel contractor/handyman.
Charlie Harris.
Last week, my friend Charlie Harris from Favored Homes, LLC stopped by the Varsity Real Estate office to say hello and hand off some business cards. I’ve known Charlie for many years, watched him build a tiny house, tackle an airplane engine rebuild, and have seen his successful transition into the home remodeling and construction space. Charlie is a trusted expert and makes getting to work on your project simple and easy. Check out the before and after pictures of a recent kitchen upgrade!
What’s the going rate? For about $100 (an hour or less) Charlie can tackle any small project, his rates go up from there, based on the size and scope of your project. As a licensed contractor, Charlie can strategize any home project or remodel scenario with you. If you’re looking for a trusted handyman or project manager, Charlie is the person you need to call.
Call Charlie (541) 550 – 3517
Email Charlie office@favored-inc.com
Charlie’s Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562774890753
Who is Favored Homes?
Specializes in remodel contracting in Bend, Oregon.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Oregon Construction Contractors Board
CCB# 252765
Contact Charlie (541) 550 - 3517 to schedule a free estimate!
1031 Exchange.
Everyone loves paying taxes, right?
er…We all pay, regardless of what you pay, I hope you are maximizing your earnings and capturing as much benefit as you are allowed with your real estate endeavors. To help with this, I’d like to introduce you to someone who is committed to ensuring you maximize your real estate investment earnings and limit your tax liability.
Meet 1031 exchange expert Gregg Stevens…
Everyone loves paying taxes, right? er…We all pay, regardless of what you pay, I hope you are maximizing your earnings and capturing as much benefit as you are allowed with your real estate endeavors. To help with this, I’d like to introduce you to someone who is committed to ensuring you maximize your real estate investment earnings and limit your tax liability.
Gregg Stevens.
This week, my friend Gregg Stevens from Reliant 1031 stopped by the Varsity Real Estate office to talk with our team about 1031 exchanges. Gregg is a trusted 1031 exchange expert and made things simple and easily understandable for our team. As a CPA, Gregg is tuned into current tax laws and able to strategize any real estate scenario with you. If you’re looking for a trusted 1031 exchange expert, Gregg is the person you need to call.
Call Gregg (541) 610 – 1031
Email Gregg Info@reliant1031.com
Gregg’s Website
https://reliant1031.com/about/
Who is Reliant 1031?
At Reliant 1031, a locally owned and operated company in Bend, Oregon, we offer personalized 1031 exchange services with a focus on your unique investment goals. As your trusted advisors, we (Shannon & Gregg) bring decades of combined expertise in tax strategies, investment planning, and 1031 exchanges. Gregg, in particular, is certified in tax and investment disciplines, providing insights into maximizing your exchange benefits. Our dedicated team of experienced advisors is committed to ensuring seamless transactions and delivering tailored solutions to meet your real estate goals. We’re proud to be your local partners in securing your financial future.
a trusted REALTOR® in Bend.
2025 feels expansive and filled with potential. As you know, being a REALTOR® means building a business fueled by referrals and word of mouth. I’d like to invite you to let someone know I’m a REALTOR®.
Do you know someone exploring a move to Bend this year?
I’d love an opportunity to help them find their home.
Do you know someone in Central Oregon interested in selling or buying a home?
I’ll follow up with a phone call.
I’d love an introduction.
2025 feels expansive and filled with potential. As you know, being a REALTOR® means building a business fueled by referrals and word of mouth. I’d like to invite you to let someone know I’m a REALTOR®.
Do you know someone exploring a move to Bend this year?
I’d love an opportunity to help them find their home.
Do you know someone in Central Oregon interested in selling or buying a home?
I’ll follow up with a phone call.
I’d love an introduction.
Talk to you soon!
The Varsity Fox is a playful and athletic-inspired mascot. Easily distinguished from a crowd, and always noticed from afar. I once spent 45 minutes on Broken Top watching a fox patiently, and persistently, with care, dig for his dinner; a small rodent he pulled out of the ground. What a meal! All that digging paid off, the fox knew what was in the ground. Our team and I know the Bend and Central Oregon Real Estate Market - let us get to work for you on finding or selling your home!
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I look forward to talking with you.
Justin