A Mexican dish involving strips of braised or roasted pork.(noun)
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Use "carnitas" in a sentence
"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."