Meaning & use
carnitas
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A Mexican dish of pork that is seasoned and slow-cooked, then often crisped, until tender and flavorful.
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The taco stand's carnitas were slow-cooked for hours until they fell apart at the touch of a fork.
She ordered a plate of carnitas with rice, beans, and fresh tortillas.
A note on using this word
Literally means 'little meats' in Spanish; the term has been widely adopted into English, especially on restaurant menus.
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