At a luau, the pork would be cooked in an underground Imu pit. Lacking a pit, a slow cooker works. The leaves traditionally are used to help retain some moisture. Some say they add a distinctive flavor, too. In any event, while the leaves are traditional, they are not easily available other than in Hawaii. So cooking without...
Provided by Carolyn Haas
Categories Pork
Time 8h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Mix together salt, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, ginger and liquid smoke.
- 2. Pierce meat all over with fork. Rub seasoning mixture into meat. If using, lay ti or banana leaves on top of meat when you put it into the slow cooker.
- 3. Cook in slow cooker on low overnight or at least 8 hours turning once until meat is tender.
- 4. Check if meat shreds easily. Cook longer, if necessary. When meat is tender, remove leaves (if using) and shred meat with two forks. Serve.
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