Cooking Pork Underground

Several cultures have traditionally used underground ovens and fire pits to cook whole pigs and piglets

Hangi - An ancient New Zealand Maori method of cooking food, especially whole pigs, using super heated rocks buried in the ground in a pit oven. Modernised hangi methods are still used today and are often saved for special occasions due to the large amount of time and preparatory work involved.

Kalua - A traditional Hawaiian cooking method that utilizes an imu, or underground oven. The word kalua literally means "to cook in an underground oven" and also describes the flavor of food cooked in this manner - e.g. the kalua pig which is commonly served at luau feasts.

Curanto - Traditional food of Chiloé Island that has spread to the southern areas of Chile and Argentina. It is prepared in a hole which is dug in the ground. The bottom is covered with stones and heated in a bonfire. Nearly all cultures of Polynesian have similar cooking methods known variously as "imu", "umu", "lovo", or "hangi".

Underground Methods of Cooking Whole Pigs

Cooking a Whole Pig Hawaiian Kalua Style
Full instructions for creating an Imu pit and cooking a whole pig Kalua or Hawaiian style.

Whole Roast Suckling Piglet
Whole roasted piglet is the favorite meat for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner and even parties and barbecues. When properly prepared and attractively garnished, roasted suckling piglet offers a pleasing change from the meat usually served on such days.

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