One tip on how to cook a whole pig that is delicious is to infuse your roast with more flavor by marinating and/or brining the pig before cooking. However, because of the size of these roasts, much of the marinade or brine may not reach the depths of the meat.
You should suspect tetanus if a cut or wound is followed by one or more of these symptoms: 1  Stiffness of the neck, jaw, and other muscles, often accompanied by a grotesque, grinning expression. 2  Difficulty swallowing. 3  Irritability. 4  Uncontrollable spasms of the jaw, called lockjaw, and neck muscles.
Tetanus symptoms often begin with a headache and trouble opening your mouth (lockjaw). You also may have trouble swallowing and/or a stiff neck, back, or shoulders. As the toxin spreads, it can be deadly. It can cause problems with your blood pressure and heart rate.