Smoky Kalua Pork Sandwiches with Spiced Pineapple Jam

• One 5-pound boneless pork shoulder with the fat cap, trussed (optional)
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
• 3 large thawed frozen banana leaves
• 1 cup diced sweet onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Thai red chile, seeded and minced
• 5 cups diced (1/2 inch) fresh pineapple (about 3 pounds)
• 1 large cinnamon stick
• 5 whole cloves
• 3 whole allspice berries
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 cups cane or turbinado sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 12 potato slider buns and lime wedges, for serving

1. Make the pork Preheat the oven to 300.
2. Using a sharp knife, score the pork shoulder all over with 1/2-inch-deep crosshatch cuts.
3. In a small bowl, combine the salt with the liquid smoke; rub all over the pork shoulder.
4. Spread 1 banana leaf lengthwise on a work surface; arrange the remaining 2 leaves crosswise on top, overlapping them slightly.
5. Set the pork in the center of the leaves and wrap tightly.
6. Wrap the package in 2 layers of heavy-duty foil and transfer to a large roasting pan.
7. Add 2 cups of water to the pan.
8. Roast the pork shoulder until very tender, about 5 1/2 hours.
9. Let rest without unwrapping for at least 30 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, make the jam In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients except the slider buns and lime wedges and bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
11. Reduce the heat to moderately low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple is softened and the juices are syrupy, about 50 minutes.
12. Discard the spices; let the jam cool to room temperature.
13. Unwrap the pork and transfer to a large platter; reserve the juices.
14. Using 2 forks, shred the pork, discarding any large pieces of fat.
15. Skim the fat from the pan juices; toss the shredded pork with 1/4 cup of the pan juices.
16. Serve the pork on the buns with the spiced pineapple jam and lime wedges.

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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/smoky-kalua-pork-sandwiches-spiced-pineapple-jam (may not work)