Definition & Meaning of "carnitas"in English

Carnitas

a traditional Mexican dish made from pork that is slowly braised or simmered in lard until tender and then shredded, often served with tortillas and garnishes like salsa, onions, and cilantro

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Plural form

carnitas

Examples

I ordered carnitas tacos at the food truck because I was craving authentic Mexican flavors.

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Definition & Meaning of "carnitas"in English

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