My Slice of Mexico

My Slice of Mexico

Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada

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Tag: Carnitas

main course, Mexican Cuisine

Pan Fried Carnitas

November 28, 2018December 2, 2018by Irene16 Comments on Pan Fried Carnitas
Pan Fried Carnitas

By cooking the meat first, the rendered lard will take care of the crisping and browning later, resulting in Carnitas with a tender texture, crispy exterior, and maybe with even less fat than at the beginning of the cooking procedure … Click on image for more

History, Mexican Cuisine

Carnitas – A Historic Moment of Culinary Fusion

November 26, 2018November 26, 2018by Irene23 Comments on Carnitas – A Historic Moment of Culinary Fusion
Carnitas – A Historic Moment of Culinary Fusion

What could have been on the menu of the Spaniards’ victory feast after the fall of Tenochtitlan? Click on image for more ...

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My Region

Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Hardiness zone: 6B
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Recent Posts

  • Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce
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  • Churros (Unfried)
  • The Molinillo, and Other Elements for a Frothy Cup of Hot Chocolate
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My Places in Mexico

Mexico City – Market
Culiacán, Sinaloa – Clay Cookware
Chichen Itza, Yucatán – El Caracol

My Mexican Heirlooms

Molcajete with Tejolote 1960s
Bowl with Still Life 2000s
Japanese Tea Set, from Bazar del Sabado 1990s
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