Carnitas
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɑɹ.ˈni.tɑs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carnitas is a noun meaning A Mexican dish of strips or chunks of pork (or sometimes other meat) which are braised or roasted, especially in their own fat.
Meaning
A Mexican dish of strips or chunks of pork (or sometimes other meat) which are braised or roasted, especially in their own fat.
Example Sentences
Broil […] until the carnitas are crispy to your liking.
Carnitas is easy to make, even if you don't have a whole pig to cook.
[…] he bites into his gordita, filled with so much carnitas, cilantro, radishes, salsa, and cheese, […]
[…] carnitas are eaten in the morning or early afternoon. Carnitas are also popular stuffed into gorditas, round corn flatbreads toasted on a griddle.
Word Forms
- carnita
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chicharron, machaca, lengua, alambre, barbacoa, porchetta.
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