Hawaiian Kalua Pork

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Malik Estate in Greenville, Texas in 1988.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 5 pound boneless pork butt roast
* 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
* 3 frozen banana leaves thawed
* 6 cups water divided
* ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
== Description ==
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# Using small sharp knife cut ¼ inch deep slits 1 inch apart all over pork roast.
# Rub salt all over pork.
# Unfold 1 banana leaf on work surface and place pork roast atop leaf.
# Fold up leaf around pork enclosing completely.
# Repeat wrapping pork in remaining banana leaves 1 at a time.
# Tie with kitchen string to secure then wrap roast in foil.
# Place pork in roasting pan then pour 4 cups water into pan.
# Roast pork in oven until very tender when pierced with fork about 5 hours.
# Unwrap pork and cool slightly.
# Shred pork and place in large bowl.
# Bring remaining water and salt to boil in small saucepan.
# Add liquid smoke then pour over pork and stir to blend.
# Let stand 10 minutes.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Hawaiian Meat Dishes
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