An imu is a traditional Hawaiian underground oven used for cooking, especially pua‘a (pig) for lū‘au celebrations. Each lūʻau day before the sun rises, the imu is prepared by our cultural practitioner. In the evening, the traditional unveiling of the imu and removal of the puaʻa happens at the Aloha Kai Lūʻau showcasing this important local tradition. How it works: ➡️ A pit is dug into the ground. ➡️ Rocks are heated with a fire until they are extremely hot. ➡️ Food (like whole pigs, fish, sweet
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55K views · 1K reactions |  Discover the Ancient Art of Imu Cooking!  At Aloha Kai Luau, watch as a kalua pig is slow-cooked in a traditional Hawaiian imu—an underground oven using hot stones and banana leaves. A true taste of Hawaii’s past! ✨ ️: @alohakailuau #hawaii #travel #100Hawaii #culture #Imu #traditional | 100% Hawaii | Facebook
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Anywhere #AlohaFridays - How to Cook Kālua Pig Without An Imu By Chef Mark "Gooch" Noguchi Traditionally, Native Hawaiians cooked #hawaiianfood with an underground oven called an "imu." While you may not have the ‘āina (land) and resources to make your own imu, you can still have #homemade Kālua Pig at your #ChristmasLuau this year thanks to this #pressurecooker recipe by the incomparable #Chef Mark "Gooch" Noguchi. Tag a friend or family member who could use this ʻono #kaluapig by @musubman rec
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🔥 Traditional Hawaiian Cooking Method: The Imu🌺 An imu is an underground oven used for centuries by Native Hawaiians to cook large feasts—especially during lūʻau celebrations and significant gatherings. 🌿🔥 Food like kalua pig, fish, taro, and sweet potatoes is placed over hot lava rocks, wrapped in banana or ti leaves, then covered with soil to trap the heat. This slow cooking method infuses a rich smoky flavor and symbolizes community, patience, and respect for tradition. 🍴🌋 Passed down t
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444K views · 2.9K reactions | Imu- a traditional Hawaiian underground oven. Habilitat uses the traditional method for cooking Kalua Pig, the staple of any authentic Luau. Like everything we do, Habilitat does it BIG! Here is how we cook 2500 pounds of pork from start to finish! Habilitat's Luau, Auction and Benefit Concert will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Kualoa Ranch on Windward Oahu. Tickets still available. Call 235-3691. | Habilitat Hawaii | Facebook
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Kālua pork, cooked in an imu.
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