Carnitas
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Michoacan | |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Simmering pork in oil |
Carnitas, literally meaning "little meats", is a dish of
(frijoles refritos).Description
Pork carnitas are traditionally made using the heavily
seasoned heavily before slow braising
or deep frying. Carnitas can also be made of chicken, using breasts or thighs, and cooking in a similar manner.
The traditional way to cook carnitas is in a thick-bottomed pot with seasonings simmered in lard until tender over a very low heat. When the meat is tender enough the heat is turned up and the outside of the pork begins to crisp. At this stage, the
burritos
.
See also
References
- ^ "Carnitas" Archived 2011-09-27 at the Wayback Machine. Food Resource, Oregon State University. Accessed June 2011.