Carnitas
The Carnitas is a staple meat ingredient in many Mexican dishes. Many of the restaurants and food stalls across Mexico serve Carnitas, either on its own or as an ingredient to many delicacies on their menu.
Carnitas is basically the Mexican equivalent of what Americans call “pulled pork”. The pork is slow-cooked over a low fire, long enough that the meat can literally fall off the bone. This not only achieves that tender texture, it also enhances that savory flavor. The tender cooked meat is pulled apart into juicy strips, which are then pan-fried before serving. Carnitas are typically eaten with tortillas, or in tacos or burritos. They go well with a good salsa.