Ingredients:
1 Package(s) for wrapping, preferably fresh banana leaf
6 4-6 for wrapping, pref fresh ti leaves
4 Tablespoon(s) like used for freezing ice cream salt, rock
6 Pound(s) boneless pork butt
1/4 enough to wrap aluminum foil |
Directions: ** Note: Ti Leaves can be purchased at some florists. They are used in their exotic floral arrangements. If you go to HI, you can bring back a Ti Leaf plant and grow at home. Banana Leaves can be purchased in packages at an Oriental Store. They are usually frozen.
Score the roast on all sides and rub in the rock salt and liquid smoke. Wrap the roast in the banana leaf. Remove the ribs from the ti leaves and wrap them over the banana leaf. Tie securely. Wrap the whole parcel in foil and refrigerate overnight. Next day, place the roast is a pan with water in the bottom. Roast at 500 degress for 1 hour. Lower heat to 400 degrees and continue to cook for
4 hours. Remove fat from pan and open the package. Shred pork with your fingers into long pieces. Add any accumulated juices and salt if necessary.
Besides eating with poi and laulaus and sweet potatoes as a luau meal, kalua pig is good piled on a bun. Not surprisingly, it is also excellent, though scarcely traditional, with barbecue sauce.
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