A Pig Roast, the Ultimate in Barbecuing

But if the thought of it has you exhausted, wondering who would ever subject themselves to this torture, there are quality pig-roast caterers only too happy to do it for you. As Dawn Brittain, spokesperson for Minnesota-based This Little Piggy Catering says, "It's not the easiest things to cook. We cook our pigs for 18 to 24 hours, turning them every two to four hours." Doesn't sound easy. "And then there's the grease. Where do you dispose of the grease?"

Good points. By the time you pay for a pig, a spit, take the time, alienate your wife and drink all that beer, it sure would be nice to have someone else clean up the whole post-roast mess for you.

If you want to go pro, try This Little Piggy, the Bar B Que People in Chicago or Pete the Butcher from Boston to Middletown, N.Y.