Hallowe'en Piggy

Trick or treat…or pork?  Candy and sweets were on hand, but pork was in abundance.  A pig roast would have been more enjoyable in September, which is when I had planned to have one.  Summer got the best of us and time flew by much too fast.  There was just not a weekend available to host one during my favourite month of the year, when the sunflowers were still blooming and frost hadn’t gotten the best of my gardens.  It came down to “This pig needs to get out of the freezer.  It just can’t be in there all winter taking up space.”  It is only 80 pounds, but still that is 80 pounds of space that could be used for something else. 
 
Of course I made a large crock of chilly, as I had little faith in the pig turning out.  However, it exceeded my expectations.  I was glad to catch up with a few friends – friends we rarely see.  I only expected a dozen people because of the circumstances of the night: it being cooler; rain in the forecast; people living further distances; and children hunting for treats being a priority on this day, so it was a pleasure to see more!  Also, it was a good excuse to clean and decorate the barn. 
 
Next year, Halloween most likely won’t fall on a Saturday night and I will plan ahead to have an early fall roast, where we can enjoy the weather (and the food) in warmer temperatures.  Thank you to the lady who decided this spring that she did not want to come pick up the whole pig she ordered.  It made for a tasty meal, a nice gathering and several leftovers.  Pork every day for lunch!