how to dig one imu pit

[2liveque]

Obie's suggestion is an old, faithful one. Many of us imu-less folks have had no complaints regarding the good ol crock pot kalua. But make no mistake about it - nothing comes close to goods that are made in the imu. The flavors of all the elements just can't be duplicated in a slow cooker. Salting is an important part too.

[Delta9r]

If you don't want to dig maybe you could try a Samoan style "umu."
It's basically an above ground imu.

Here's a video of preparing an umu.

http://youtu.be/2V972r1fiSw

"Life is labor, and all that is good in life comes from that labor..."

[microage97]

That is an awesome video, Delta9r.

[oceangirl]

Great video!....yeah I've made crock pot pork before. It's delicious, but it's just not the same. The smokiness isn't there I guess. I think I'm gonna try a turkey in a small hole. I can't think of any kiawe trees in puna though do they sell kiawe wood at any stores? A trip to Mona doesn't sound to bad anyway.....67s!

[oceangirl]

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Originally posted by oceangirl

Great video!....yeah I've made crock pot pork before. It's delicious, but it's just not the same. The smokiness isn't there I guess. I think I'm gonna try a turkey in a small hole. I can't think of any kiawe trees in puna though do they sell kiawe wood at any stores? A trip to kona doesn't sound to bad anyway.....67s!

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[oceangirl]

Can you find kiawe wood anywhere in puna?

[Delta9r]

You don't have to use kiawe, but that's what gives the best flavor.

I have a friend in Waimea who sells kiawe firewood.

Look him up on Facebook. Cash Tiziano. (AKA Cyrus Meade)

"Life is labor, and all that is good in life comes from that labor..."

[oceangirl]

Thank you delta! But if I'm gonna drive all the way to waimea, I might as well just get it myself. On the upside, sounds like a good money making opportunity for someone with a truck! Especially if no one is doing it in puna....

[Delta9r]

Cyrus delivers.

"Life is labor, and all that is good in life comes from that labor..."

[oceangirl]

Awesomeness I'll look him up on fb. Thank you D!