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Carnitas

The Incredibly Versatile Roast (That's Not Chicken)

You know how roast chicken can be the basis of potpie, a strata or any number of dishes? Think of carnitas as its heftier cousin. These crispy cubes of roasted pork are a staple of Mexican and Guatemalan cooking. They're terrific tossed with pasta, folded into a tortilla or served over creamy polenta, mashed sweet potatoes or with cornbread.

Get the recipe: Carnitas

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Published on September 23, 2010
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