01-30-2014, 06:56 AM
Size of the imu is proportionate with how much you are making. Remember, the imu does NOT have to be that big. Kiawe is the best because it burns super hot and makes long lasting charcoal. If you don't have kiawe, Ohia works. So does mango, guava, etc. But you just have to put a bit more -- meaning that this might increase the time you will have wait from when you light the fire until everything "falls down" and is ready for the hali'i, or banana stump, leaves, etc.
My suggestion to you is to have someone show you the basics. Kalua is hard work......and very depressing if you open the imu and everything is burnt or undercooked. It is a sweet science. But once you get it, you'll only get better and better.
My suggestion to you is to have someone show you the basics. Kalua is hard work......and very depressing if you open the imu and everything is burnt or undercooked. It is a sweet science. But once you get it, you'll only get better and better.