One Good Turn. Rotisserie grilling or spit-roasting combines the smoky sear of grilling with the heat of roasting. Add 3 more benefits: basting, no flare-ups, and the fragrance of wood smoke. Game hens acquire golden, crackling-crisp skin. Spare ribs are given the huli-huli (turn-turn) treatment. Wings get a sweet-salty, lacquer-like glaze. Finally, a whole spinning, sugar-crusted pineapple.