Kalua Pig Pork Butt Smoker Recipe

Name: Kalua Pig in the Smoker
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 510 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 pounds/1.8 kg. pork butt; 2 tablespoons/30 mL salt; 2 teaspoons/10 mL liquid smoke; 4 banana leaves

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 8 hrs

Total: 8 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 6 servings

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This is a great luau-style pork recipe that doesn't require a whole hog or a big hole in the backyard. Consider this the smoker version of a luau pig.

4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) pork butt
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) salt
2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) liquid smoke
4 banana leaves

With a sharp knife, make several shallow long cuts along the roast. Rub with salt and liquid smoke. Wrap with banana leaves until completely covered. Tie securely with twine. Cover with aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator overnight.
The next day, remove foil and place it in a shallow pan with water. Place in smoker at about 220 F for 6 to 8 hours.
When done, remove leaves and shred pork. Traditionally this is served with poi and sweet potatoes, but it's great on a sandwich too.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
814	Calories
57g	Fat
0g	Carbs
70g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	814
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57g	73%
Saturated Fat 21g	105%
Cholesterol 260mg	87%
Sodium 2531mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 70g
Vitamin C 2mg	11%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1005mg	21%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.