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Kalua Pig (Hawaiian Style)




Source of Recipe


Recipe given at a luau in Honolulu






Recipe Introduction


The principal food of a Hawaiian luau can also be made at home even if you don't have your own imu. This recipe was the way I was shown by a Hawaiian in Honolulu while attending a luau. The only real work is getting the leaves.





List of Ingredients



• 4-5 pound pork butt
  
• 2½ tablespoons Hawaiian salt (substitute kosher salt)
  
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
  
• 1 banana leaf (substitute 4-5 whole,unpeeled bananas)
  
• 4-6 ti leaves (substitute aluminum foil)
  






Instructions



1. Trim any excess fat from the roast.
   
2. Make several shallow long cuts along the roast or pierce liberally with a fork(This allows the salt and liquid smoke to penetrate the meat.)
   
3. Rub with salt and liquid smoke. Wrap the roast with banana leaf or in the absence of same, place whole bananas on top of meat .
   
4. Cut the ribs from the ti leaves and wrap over the banana leaf.
   
5. Substitute aluminum foil, if ti leaves are not available. (Ti leaves can often be obtained from a local florist). Tie securely with twine.
   
   
6. Roast in a 325-350º oven for about 45 minutes per pound. When meat is done, remove ti leaves, banana leaf (or bananas) and shred pork.
   
   Roast in a 325-350º oven for about 45 minutes per pound. When meat is done, remove ti leaves, banana leaf (or bananas) and shred pork.