Hanalei Taro & Juice Co. Plate Lunch. Photo by Daniel Lane
Living on Kauai has made me a kalua pork connoisseur. When done right, the tender meat is infused with smoke and salt. Fat melts into the strands, and adds an unbeatable flavor. As Emeril Lagasse says, “Pork fat rules!”
One of my favorite comfort foods is a bowl of steamed rice with kalua pork, cabbage and poi. The combination is ubiquitous on the islands, and you can find kalua pork at luaus, grocery stores and restaurants, but most of it is not true kalua pork. Continue Reading →
