Instructions: * Note: One important detail; dont eat, or even peel, taro raw. It contains crystals of calcium oxalate, an irritant deactivated by heat. So blanch in boiling water before peeling, then cook.

In a 4- to 5-quart ovenproof pan over high heat, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add taro and cook 5 minutes. Drain and let cool. With a knife, peel taro and cut away any bruised or decayed spots. Cut taro into 1-inch chunks. Rinse pan.

Rinse pork and set, fatty-side up, in pan. Add taro, onion, ginger, and broth.

Cover and bake in a 375 degree oven until meat is very tender when pierced, about 2 1/2 hours. Uncover and stir spinach into juices. Bake until meat is lightly browned, about 30 minutes more. Then broil about 8 inches from heat until meat is richly browned, about 5 minutes longer.

Cut strings from pork, slice meat (it tends to tear apart), and serve with taro mixture and juices. Add salt to taste.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Comments: This casserole for lazy cooks isnt a dish youd find at a luau, but it does bring pork and taro together in a flavorsome way.

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