Ingredients: 1 large banana leaf* 5 1/2 lb boneless pork shoulder or butt (may need to cut in half to fit) 1/4 cup Hawaiian Alaea Sea Salt 2 tablespoons mesquite liquid smoke 6 oz pineapple juice 6 oz water Directions: Line the Instant Pot with the banana leaf, leaving enough hanging over the sides to […]
Ingredients: topping: 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon black rum 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 20 oz canned pineapple rings in 100% pineapple juice, drain and reserve juice for batter maraschino cherries* cake: 1 1/2 cups flour** 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 2 […]
Ingredients: 1 16-oz loaf Hawaiian bread 12 oz SPAM (lite or regular), diced 2 large onions, diced (about 1 lb) 1 bunch celery, diced (about 1 lb) 1/4 cup chicken or turkey stock 1/4 cup pineapple juice 2 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder […]
Ingredients: 12 oz whole cranberries 1 cup pineapple wedges 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 inch knob ginger, grated Directions: Bring the cranberries, ginger, pineapple, sugar and pineapple juice to a boil. Reduce heat then simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir. Serve hot or cold. My thoughts: Every year, we […]
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lb boneless beef short ribs* 20 oz canned pineapple rings in juice 1 kiwi, halved marinade: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce 1/3 cup ponzu sauce 1/4 cup light brown sugar 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce 2 tablespoons ginger juice 2 tablespoons sesame oil Directions: Rub the meat on all […]
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup chili sauce (like Heinz) 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 4 oz orange jam 3/4 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons bourbon 1 chipolte pepper in adobo 1 1/2 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke 1 shallot, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced salt freshly ground pepper Directions: Slow Cooker: […]
Ingredients: 1 can Spam, cubed 1 onion, chopped 1/2 mango, cubed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb navy beans 1/2 cup cup chili sauce (like Heinz) 6 oz pineapple juice 1 tablespoon five spice powder 1 tablespoon rum 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke 1/2 teaspoon allspice sea salt freshly ground pepper Directions: […]
Ingredients:1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs1/4 cup chili sauce (like Heinz)1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup spiced ginger preserves1/4 cup pineapple juice2 tablespoons dark rum1 tablespoon yellow hot sauce (I used Miss Hatties)2 teaspoons black pepper1 1/2 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke1 1/2 teaspoon Mexican hot chili powder1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile […]
Ingredients: 3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast (trim off excess fat) 1/4 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons spiced ginger preserves* 2 teaspoons smokehouse black pepper 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons mesquite liquid smoke 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon […]
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 oz active dry yeast for the egg wash 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon water Directions: Stir together the milk, pineapple juice, butter, vanilla, sugar and salt […]