noun
- A Mexican dish of pork that has been slowly cooked in lard until tender and shredded, typically served as a filling for tacos or other dishes.
Usage: Borrowed from Spanish; plural form is also 'carnitas'; Often served with tortillas, onions, and cilantro
Examples
- We ordered carnitas tacos at the Mexican restaurant.
- The chef prepared carnitas by slow-cooking the pork for several hours.
- Carnitas are a traditional dish from Michoacán, Mexico.
- She filled the tortillas with shredded carnitas and fresh lime.
- The restaurant's carnitas were so tender they fell apart with a fork.