Kalua Pig

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Paula's Hawaiian Hoedown

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(7)

Cook Time:
3 hr 45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 3 hr 45 min
Total:: 4 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

4 to 5-pound pork butt
2 1/2 tablespoons Hawaiian salt
2 tablespoons liquid smoke

Directions

1 banana leaf (or substitute 4 or 5 whole unpeeled bananas)

4 to 6 ti leaves (or substitute aluminum foil)

Preheat the oven to 325 to 350 degrees F.

Trim any excess fat from the butt roast. 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.) 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.

Cut the ribs from the ti leaves and wrap over the banana leaf. Substitute aluminum foil, if ti leaves are not available. (Ti leaves can often be obtained from a local florist). Tie securely with twine.

Roast for about 45 minutes per pound. When meat is done, remove ti leaves, banana leaf (or bananas) and shred pork.

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Lanh San Marcos, CA 08-16-2009
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Better than the Luaus buffet.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Dear Paula, I hardly watch your shows but when I do watch and make one of your dishes, it always turn out great. Last... Saturday I made your Kalua Pig for my friends Luau's party and it was the best everyone told me. I even thought so too. They all said it was better than most of the Kalua Pig they had at the Luau buffet. Thank you, Paula. Someday I hope to visit your restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. LanhRead more
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Larry Selah, WA 02-23-2009
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Authentic Hawaii Style Kalua Pig!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We used to live in Maui and this is pretty much how the locals do it if they aren't roasting an entire pig underground. Great... flavor! I've also done this using sliced bananas and baking in a covered roasting pan with excellent results. Try rubbing the meat with granulated garlic in addition to the liquid smoke and salt. Yummy!! Read more
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JO ANN FRIENDSWOOD, TX 07-14-2007
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OUTSTANDING
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My new daughter-in-law made this dish for my sons birthday party. It turned out great, she make 2 of them and not a piece... was left. She can no longer say that she does not know how to cook. I am going to make it this weekend.Read more
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MONICA miramar, FL 06-24-2007
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Father's Day Choice
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had a house full of family members in the palm of my hands with the Kalua Pig. The banana smell in the air had been teasing... my guests from the moment I opened the door and said hello. The pork was tender and I really liked the flavor of banana.Read more
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BONNIE Dayton, PA 06-15-2007
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so much fun!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just love coconut and the pie looked so good. I added it to my favorite list. There isn't many recipes that Paula makes... that I don't like or put on the favorite list.Read more
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Rebecca Manvel, TX 02-10-2007
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So tender!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was awesome. The meat was so tender. I followed all directions except I used Spice Islands Jamaican Jerk... Seasoning and I omitted the Liquid Smoke. I grilled it wrapped in foil.Read more