Definition of "carnitas" [carnitas]

• A Mexican dish involving strips of braised or roasted pork. (noun)

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• "Ultimately, however, making carnitas is a highly personal affair and so make them as they best suit you!"
• "I did not know the connection to the Michoacan region, but it all makes sense as the Mexican restaurant we frequent to get carnitas is call La Flor de Michoacan!"
• "Having realized this, your version of carnitas is now an indispensible part of my dinner rotation."