Looking for a fun way to celebrate your spouses' birthday or a friend's birthday? It doesn't have to be a milestone birthday year (you know - the 30th, 40th, 50th, etc.) to organize a fun event.
So, where do you start? Does the birthday person have an overwhelming passion, interest or hobby? If so, you could consider a theme party based on their interest. Or, consider a popular theme party, such as a Luau birthday party. Following are classic recipes to help you organize a luau birthday party.
Kalua Pig
Ingredients
5 pound pork butt
2 tbsp liquid smoke
2 1/2 tbsp Hawaiian or sea salt
1 banana leaf or aluminum foil
Preparation
Score the fat of the pork butt into 1 inch squares or make several shallow long cuts along the roast. This allows the salt and liquid smoke to penetrate the meat. Rub with salt and liquid smoke over all sides of the meat and in the fat as well. Wrap the roast securely with banana leaf (or aluminum foil). Roast in a 325-350 preheated oven for about 45 minutes per pound. When meat is done, shred pork as is traditional for the luau pig.
Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts, halved, skinned and boned
1/2 cup brown onion, diced
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
1 8 ounce can of Dole crushed unsweetened pineapple (reserve juice)
Preparation
Strain the juice from the pineapple, reserving the juice. Place pineapple in a covered bowl and chill.
Put the pineapple juice in a small bowl and whisk in the soy sauce, garlic and honey. Pour over the chicken halves in a shallow dish, coating all sides. Cover and let marinate for up to 6 hours or more in the refrigerator, basting occasionally. When you're ready to cook the chicken, take the pineapple from the refrigerator and add the onions, lemon juice, brown sugar and cilantro. Mix together well. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill or broil. Check doneness by making sure that the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and boil for a few minutes until reduced by half. Top the chicken with the reduced salsa and serve.
Use these fun and tasty recipes to create a fun luau birthday party theme!
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