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Ingredients

• 4 slices Hawaiian sweet bread (round loaf or sandwich loaf, sliced)
• 1 cup Hawaiian Kalua Pork (see recipe below)
• 2–4 slices cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or mozzarella)
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup half-and-half (or milk for lighter version)
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 2–3 drops vanilla extract (optional)
• 1–2 tbsp coconut oil (or butter, for cooking)
• 3–4 lb pork shoulder (Boston butt) - sliced thick
• 1 ½ tbsp Hawaiian sea salt (or kosher salt)
• 1-2 tsp liquid smoke
• 2 banana leaves
• 1 cup water