Antojitos
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Meaning
Pork cooked slowly in its own fat until golden and crispy on the outside but tender and juicy inside. They're typical of Michoacán and one of Mexico's greatest culinary treasures.
Examples
“Some carnitas tacos with onion and cilantro.”
“Quiroga's carnitas are the best in Mexico.”
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/Sounds like "kahr" (as in "car") + "NEE" (as in "knee") + "tahs" (as in "tar")/
Meaning
Pork cooked slowly in its own fat until golden and crispy on the outside but tender and juicy inside. They're typical of Michoacán and one of Mexico's greatest culinary treasures.
Examples
“Some carnitas tacos with onion and cilantro.”
“Quiroga's carnitas are the best in Mexico.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
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