Kalua

Kalua is like magic smokey meat that comes from Hawaii. First, a big old pig is caught and cooked in a special underground oven called an imu. The piggy is wrapped in banana leaves and then placed on hot rocks in the imu, and covered up with more banana leaves and dirt.

The pork cooks in the imu for hours and hours until it is super tender and flavorful. The smoke from the rocks gives the pork a special smoky flavor that everyone loves. After the pork is done cooking, it is shredded into little pieces that are perfect for putting in tacos or on top of rice.

Kalua is not just a yummy meal, it is an important part of Hawaiian culture and tradition. People have been cooking food in imus for generations as a way to celebrate special occasions and show love and gratitude to their family and friends.