Kalua Pork
  • 1 boston butt
  • 1 medium onion, julienned
  • 2 inch piece ginger, finely chopped
  • 4 or 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 whole banana leaves
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • butchers string
  1. preheat an indirect smoker to 275
  2. cut a cross-hatch pattern through the fat layer of the butt
  3. place one banana leaf on the counter
  4. spread 1/2 of the onion, ginger, and garlic in an area about the size of the pork butt
  5. place the butt on top fat side up
  6. sprinkle the remainder of the onion, ginger, and garlic on top
  7. season generously with kosher salt and black pepper
  8. fold the ends of the banana leaves over the top allowing for some overlap and trim any excess
  9. place the pther banana leaf on the counter
  10. turning the butt 90 degrees place it in the center of the second leaf
  11. fold the ends of the banana leaves over the top allowing for some overlap and trim any excess
  12. tie the package together with butchers string
  13. place on the cooker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 195
  14. remove from the cooker and allow to rest 20 to 30 minutes minimum
  15. shred the pork with forks are your hands 
  16. serve on buns or just with your favorite sides