Hawaiian Roasted Pork

1. 1

   Season the pork roasts all over with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Prepare an outdoor barbecue by soaking mesquite wood chips in water and adding to the coals for added flavor.

3. 3

   Sear the pork on the hot grill to lock in the natural juices.

4. 4

   Whisk together guava jam, oil, and 1 teaspoon of water.

5. 5

   Season with fresh cracked pepper.

6. 6

   Rub the pork with guava paste.

7. 7

   Set 2 wide pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil on a flat surface.

8. 8

   Lay 5 banana leaves on each piece of foil in a crisscross pattern, then place the pork roasts on top.

9. 9

   Fold the banana leaves up around the roasts to make a bundle.

10. 10

    Insert a sugar cane spear through the banana leaves and into the pork to secure.

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    Tent the foil over the roasts and seal 3 of the sides to form a pouch.

12. 12

    Mix liquid smoke and remaining water together in a small bowl, pour it into the pouch.

13. 13

    Close up the remaining edge of foil to lock in the moisture and flavor.

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    Transfer back to the hot grill.

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    Roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours with the grill cover down.

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    When the pork is cool enough to handle, shred using 2 forks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.