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ROASTING PIGS

Secchiaroli Piggery is not a newcomer to raising pork. Established in
1911, our family owned and operated business has been providing high quality, farm raised pork for southern New England for over century. This is what makes us unique; our pigs are raised by us and sold fresh from the farm. They are not hanging in a freezer, waiting for the next pig roast customer to come along. In fact, our pigs are roaming in large paddocks until hand selected and prepared for roasting. This means you can count on your pork being the freshest available.

Rental Equipment

How about a new and unique way to entertain your family and friends at your next party? Whether you are celebrating a wedding, birthday, graduation, company picnic or other event, a pig roast is a sure way to impress your guests! Our do-it-yourself automated rotisserie cookers or roasting boxes make it easy to ensure evenly roasted pork. We have 7 unique cookers available to rent, depending on your party size.

Having questions? Click here to check out our FAQs about roasting pigs and cooking equipment. Want to see what roast cookers we have for your use? Click here!

Please complete the roasting pig reservation so that we may check our schedule and confirm availability of pig size and/or cooker for your event.

 
 
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Retail Pork

Whole / Halves / Cuts

Our hogs are not confined and are free to roam in large paddocks producing a beautiful, lean animal. They consume copious amounts of fruits and vegetables, breads and grains that result a delicious tasting product. Taste the difference!

 
 
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Pork CSA

The best way to buy local food is by participating in a CSA: Local food tastes better, is healthier, supports local families, and benefits the environment.

What is a CSA?

It is a food production and distribution system that directly connects farmers and consumers.

  • You buy "shares" of a farm's harvest and are making a commitment to support a farmer with whom you can build a relationship
  • Convenience for your family by spending less time at the market deciding what to buy.
  • Food packages are prepared for your easy pickup

What kind of cuts can I expect?

In the packages, you can expect to find an assortment of the following cuts which vary each time:

  • Pork chops
  • Ribs
  • Country style ribs
  • Sausage (various types including Sweet or Hot Italian, breakfast)
  • Ground pork
 
 

Livestock

Currently, we are breeding Purebred Berkshires and also have crossbreds in the breeding program. The young stock are fed a grain diet and raised naturally without the use of subtherapeutic antibiotics or growth promotants.

Due to high demand, we currently have a waiting list for piglets. The soonest available is June 2022.

Click the button below to contact us about our livestock.

 
 
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Farm Fresh Eggs

Our humanely-raised, pastured hens forage freely in open fields and are moved frequently to fresh pasture. Access to fresh air, sunshine, and all the grass and bugs the hens can eat results in nutritionally-enriched eggs with a difference you can taste.

 
 

Pig Roast Frequently Asked Questions

 
 

What size pig should I order for my party?

This depends on a few factors: how many guests will be attending, is pork the main dish, will you will have other types of meat, how many side dishes you’ll have and do you want leftovers. In general, the rule of thumb is to allow one lb of pig per person if the pig weighs 50 lbs or more, and ~1.5 lbs pig per person if under 50 lbs (as the yield of meat is less for smaller pigs).

General rule of thumb: Allow 1 lb pig per person (based on hanging weight of pig). Example, 50 people = 50 lb pig. If you want ample leftovers, then we recommend ordering the next size up.

How do I know which cooker to choose for my event?

All of our cookers produce a great tasting product, however, some take more attention than others.

For pigs up to 80 lbs (up to 80 guests), the roasting box is absolutely fool proof and cooks a really nice pig. It's the simplest one to use and a great option for the novice pig roaster.

The charcoal rotisseries are very popular but they do take more attention because you're using a direct fire heat source and have to add charcoal on a regular basis to maintain heat. The propane rotisserie takes less attention since the propane tank provides a constant heat source.

How far in advance do I need to reserve my pig roast?

Pig roasts are extremely popular from May to October and some dates will book faster than others. To increase the chance of getting the cooker of your choice, reserve your date as early as possible. For holiday weekends such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day, we recommend reserving as soon as you can. The payment for the pig must be made at least two weeks prior to your event, but most people like to make one advance payment so they pay for the cooker rental and pig payment at the same time.

How do I reserve a roasting box for my pig roast?

After contacting us to check availability for your date, you will need to pay the full amount for the roasting box rental ($100) to reserve it.
Note: An additional $100 cash deposit will be due at pick up, which is refunded to you when the cooker is returned cleaned and complete (all parts returned in working order).

How do I reserve a rotisserie cooker for my pig roast?

After contacting us to check availability for your date, you will need to make a minimum deposit ($50) for the rotisserie cooker to reserve it.

The payment for the pig must be made at least one week prior to your event, but most people like to make one advance payment, rather than two. This means they pay the rental deposit and pig payment at the same time.

Example for reserving a 50-60 lb pig and small charcoal cooker: $180 + $50 = $230 minimum due.

However, some people like to pay for everything upfront, so it is one less thing to worry about later.
Example for reserving a 50-60 lb pig and small charcoal cooker: $180 + 150 = $330.

Where should I keep the pig until it is time to cook it?

We recommend keeping the pig on ice overnight in a large cooler, and preferably in a cool location like your basement. If kept on ice, we recommend taking the pig off of ice and allow to come to room temperature (~2 hours) before cooking it.

What are the pick up times?

Generally, pick ups takes place the day before your event. Most events take place on Saturdays therefore Fridays are extremely busy for us. We have pick up windows from 2pm-6pm on Fridays. We can however accommodate Saturday or Sunday pick ups. We prefer that those take place in the morning between 10am-12pm. You must call to make special arrangements if our regular times do not work for you.

Friday mornings are dedicated to taking care of the farm animals. And most Saturdays we are out doing pig roasts of our own. Please take into consideration that this is a farm, not a store with regular business hours. We will try our best to be flexible and available for you outside of our normal pick up windows.

How long do I have the cooker rental?

The standard time is 3 days. Day 1 (e.g. Friday) is the pickup of rotisserie cooker or caja china roasting box, usually the day before your event, Day 2 is the day of your event (e.g. Saturday) and Day 3 (e.g. Sunday) is pickup/return on the day after. During peak holiday weekends, pickup/returns may fluctuate by a day, and we would let you know in advance if more time is needed.
Return times of the roasting equipment are Sundays between 4pm-6pm.

Can I pick up the trailered rotisserie cookers?

Yes. If you have a trailer hitch we will allow you to tow the equipment. We will require a valid drivers license, current insurance for the vehicle that is towing the equipment and a credit card to hold for incidentals.

Do you offer delivery?

Unfortunately, our busy farm schedule no longer allows us to offer a delivery option. Mornings are spent taking care of the farm animals. However, we now offer an expanded 6 hour window for pickups on Fridays and therefore, we cannot be out making deliveries at the same time. You must call to make special arrangements if our regular times do not work for you.

Who should be there to pickup the rotisserie cooker or roasting box?

Ideally whomever is going to be using the equipment (i.e. cooking the pig) should be there at pickup, so that we can show you how to the secure the pig onto the cooker and answer any questions you may have. We do leave you with printed instructions, but being able to show you works best.

Is there a cancellation Fee?

Yes. The fee varies based on what was ordered. If you reserved a date for a Cook and Carve you would lose your deposit. If cancelled with in four weeks of your event you will lose 75% of the total. If your order included a cooker rental you could lose up to 100% of the fee. If enough notice is given to be able to rent out the equipment again we can offer a %50 refund. If a pig has been processed you will lose the cost of the pig but if it was not processed yet you will get a full refund for the cost of the pig.

 
 

Pig Roast Cookers

 
 
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Small Charcoal Rotisserie

Fully enclosed, temperature monitored motorized cooker with rotisserie basket to keep pig intact. The pig size is up to 75 lbs and the heat source is 20 lbs Charcoal (not included).

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Large Charcoal Rosisserie

Fully enclosed motorized rotisserie cooker. The pig size is up to 150 lbs and the heat source is 20-40 lbs charcoal (not included).

 
 
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Large Charcoal/Propane Rotisserie

Fully enclosed motorized rotisserie cooker – converts to flat grill for larger size pigs. The pig size is up to 250 lbs and the heat source is charcoal or propane (not included).

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Roasting Box

Simple and easy to use. Cooking time is 4 hours and the pig size is a maximum of 80 lbs. Pig must be butterflied to roast and the heat source is charcoal (not included).