Kalua Turkey

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 8 hours

Total 8.5 hours

Servings 12

Difficulty Easy

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Kalua turkey is the Hawaii Thanksgiving tradition.

Ingredients

Servings: 12

12 lbs whole turkey
3 tbsp Hawaiian salt
2 tbsp liquid smoke
12 ti leaves (or banana leaves)

Instructions

1
Rub turkey inside and out with salt and liquid smoke.
2
Wrap completely in ti leaves, then wrap in foil.
3
Roast at 275°F for 8 hours.
4
Unwrap and shred meat. Mix with juices.

Hawaiian-style smoked turkey, perfect for Thanksgiving.