Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spit-roast

verb
/spɪt roʊst/
Definition
A method of cooking food, typically meat, on a spit over an open flame or in a rotisserie.
Examples
  • We decided to spit-roast a whole chicken during the barbecue.
  • The restaurant specializes in spit-roasted meats with a variety of marinades.
  • For the festival, they will spit-roast a lamb as the main dish.
Meaning
To spit-roast means to cook food by skewering it on a rod and rotating it to ensure even cooking.
Synonyms
  • Rotisserie
  • Skewer
  • Barbecue