Papua New Guinea Mumu Pork

Mumu is Papua New Guinea’s great earth-oven feast: pork and root vegetables wrapped in banana leaves and steamed over hot river stones until meltingly tender. It is cooked for sing-sings, village celebrations and any occasion that calls for the whole community to gather.

The result is a smoky, juicy pork that has soaked up the flavour of banana leaves and sweet potato, with vegetables that turn buttery-soft. At home, a slow oven with liquid smoke captures the spirit beautifully.

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