Hawaiian-style Macaroni Salad

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This recipe and others can be found in the article “In Hawaii, Barbecue Means a Luau” by Mike Stines, Ph.B.

Ingredients

1 (1-pound) box elbow macaroni
1 rib celery, finely chopped 
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
3/4 cup  mayonnaise
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard
Coarse kosher or Hawaiian salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, drain in a colander and cool.

Mix the celery, onion and sweet pickle relish in a large bowl. Add the cooled pasta and toss to mix. Add the mayonnaise, carrot, bell pepper and mustard; season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Refrigerate, covered, for several hours (or overnight) before serving.

Kalua Pork

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This recipe and others can be found in the article “In Hawaii, Barbecue Means a Luau” by Mike Stines, Ph.B.

Ingredients

1 (4-pound) pork butt
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 tablespoons coarse kosher or Hawaiian salt
1 banana leaf

Instructions

With a sharp knife, make several shallow long cuts along the roast. Brush the meat with liquid smoke and rub it all over with salt. Wrap the meat (like a birthday present) with the banana leaf and tie it securely with butcher’s twine. Cover the package with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. 

Prepare your smoker for 220° F. cooking. 

Place a water pan under the cooking grate and fill it with boiling water. Remove the foil and place the wrapped butt over the drip pan. Smoke the pork for 6 to 8 hours. Remove the leaves, shred the pork and serve.

Teriyaki Beef

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This recipe and others can be found in the article “In Hawaii, Barbecue Means a Luau” by Mike Stines, Ph.B.

Ingredients

1 (1 1/2-pound) top round steak
1 cup teriyaki marinade (see recipe, located here)

Instructions

Partially freeze the steak to make slicing easier. Cut the meat, across the grain, into slices 1/8-inch thick. Place the slices in a zippered storage bag and add 1/2 cup of marinade. Seal and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Remove the meat from the marinade and drain. Prepare the grill for medium-high direct cooking. Brush the steak strips with marinade and grill, 2 to 3 inches from heat, for 1 minute. Turn and cook 1 minute longer. Serve with reserved warmed marinade.

Luau Pork Teriyaki

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This recipe and others can be found in the article “In Hawaii, Barbecue Means a Luau” by Mike Stines, Ph.B.

Ingredients

1 (1 1/2-pound) whole pork tenderloin
1 cup sliced pineapple in syrup
1/2 cup teriyaki marinade (see recipe, located here)
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

 

Instructions

Cut the pork into slices about 1/4-inch thick and place them in a zippered storage bag. 

Drain the pineapple, reserving all of the syrup. In a bowl, combine the syrup, teriyaki sauce, green onions, ginger and garlic powder; pour half of the marinade over the pork, reserving the rest. Cover and refrigerate the pork at least 1 hour. 

Meanwhile, prepare the grill for medium-high direct cooking. Remove the pork from the marinade and grill about 5 inches from hot coals for about 5 minutes on each side or until completely cooked.

Pour the pineapple and remaining marinade into a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and serve as a dipping sauce.

Teriyaki Marinade

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This recipe and others can be found in the article “In Hawaii, Barbecue Means a Luau” by Mike Stines, Ph.B.

Ingredients

1/2 cup tamari soy sauce
1/2 cup sake or dry sherry
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon wasabi powder
1/2 cup sliced green onion

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, sake, sesame oil and rice vinegar. Stir in the sugar and whisk until the sugar dissolves. Add the garlic, ginger, wasabi powder and green onion; stir to combine.