Northwest Laulau (Braised Pork Wrapped with Collard Greens)
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder (cut into 6 portions)
- 3/4 pound pork belly (cut into 6 portions)
- 3/4 pound black cod (sablefish), skinned and deboned (cut into 6 portions)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- 3 pounds collard greens (stems removed)
Directions
- Place pork shoulder, pork belly, and fish into 3 separate bowls. Season with sea salt.
- Shingle 3 collard green leaves in a flat circle, Place a portion each of pork shoulder, pork belly, and black cod into the center.
- Wrap leaves tightly around meat and fish. Wrap each bundle in parchment paper and tie with butcher's twine. Repeat until you have 6 parcels. Arrange tightly in a pressure cooker. Add 1 cup water.
- Pressure cook on high 1 hour. Carefully release steam, remove lid, and let rest 10 minutes.
- Unwrap parchment and serve laulau with rice.
Cook Tips
These can be baked in the oven as well. Arrange in a casserole dish with a cup of water. Cover with foil. Bake at 300°F for 4 hours.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 4 servings)- Calories: 580
- Fat: 0.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 14.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 140.0 mg
- Sodium: 170.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.0 g
- Fiber: 5.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 0.0 g
- Protein: 40.0 g