2015 Flying Pig RoastWho could resist a name like the Flying Pig Roast?
Last Sunday was the 3rd annual fundraiser for the Institute Library in New Haven. Headlining dinner was an acorn-fed heritage hog from Walden Hill Pork, roasted under the watchful eye of pitmaster (and author) Jack Hitt. Co-roaster Jason Sobocinski of Caseus was also on hand providing collards, mac & cheese and beer from his brewery, Black Hog Brewing Company.

2015 Flying Pig Roast

2015 Flying Pig Roast

2015 Flying Pig Roast

And what is a backyard barbecue without a sweet finish?
Behold the most beautiful table of desserts, courtesy of library friends and board members. What a talented group of bakers!

Dessert at the 2015 Flying Pig Roast

Pecan Pie at the 2015 Flying Pig Roast

Dessert at the 2015 Flying Pig Roast

Coconut cake at the 2015 Flying Pig Roast

Dinner at the 2015 Flying Pig Roast

Whoopie Pies

Dinner at the 2015 Flying Pig Roast

Dessert at the 2015 Flying Pig Roast

Jack Hitt: Pitmaster, author, and This American Life contributor.
BBQ master: Jack HittDavid Leite of Leite’s Culinaria was on hand to sign his book The New Portuguese Table

David Leite of Leite's Culinaria

Jen Milikowsky: New Haven native, Yale grad and founder of Walden Hill, speaking about our meal’s acorn-fed pig.

Jennifer Milikowsky of Walden Hill Farm

 

Dessert at the 2015 Flying Pig Roast

Dark + Stormy Cupcakes

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