Hawaiian Pork Roast

Submitted by Sassy in da South

"I lil bit of a twist from a regular hawaiian pork roast in that it uses bananas instead of pineapple."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 boneless pork shoulder, trimmed (3 to 4 pounds)
• 4 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 4 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 bananas, ripe & unpeeled
• 1⁄2 cup water

directions

1. Place the roast on a 22-in. x 18-in. piece of heavy-duty foil; sprinkle with liquid smoke and soy sauce.
2. Wash bananas and place at the base of each side of roast.
3. Pull sides of foil up round meat; add water. Seal foil tightly; wrap again with another large piece of foil.
4. Place in a shallow baking pan; refrigerate overnight, turning several times.
5. Place foil-wrapped meat in a roasting pan. Bake at 400° for 1 hour.
6. Reduce heat to 325°; continue baking for 3-1/2 hours.
7. Drain; discard bananas and liquid.
8. Shred meat with a fork.
9. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce, if you desire.

Reviews

[sailormjs]

We tried this recipe last weekend using an 8lb roast and it was DElicious!!! My husband is the chef and he would like to try this with turkey. Thank you.

 

[Seahag1015]

I have used this recipe for years. It came from the Tase of Home magazine and we absolutely LOVE LOVE it. I do not discard the bananas, I just mush them up and add them to the pork. Adds great flavor and texture. Everyone sould try it at least once.