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Carnitas
Carnitas
Mexican
Slow cooked pork
Best wine varietals
1
Garnacha
Garnacha's fruitiness complements the rich pork flavors of carnitas.
Garnacha's fruitiness complements the rich pork flavors of carnitas.
2
Tempranillo
Tempranillo pairs well with Mexican spices and tender meat.
Tempranillo pairs well with Mexican spices and tender meat.
3
Barbera
Barbera's acidity cuts through the fattiness of carnitas.
Barbera's acidity cuts through the fattiness of carnitas.
4
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc offers a crisp contrast to the savory dish.
Sauvignon Blanc offers a crisp contrast to the savory dish.
Best cocktails with this
2
Mexican 76
acid — bright citrus cut through pork fat; bubbles — refreshing soda; herbal — salt finish complements carnitas
Score: 95
6
Blueberry Margarita
acid — lime tang balances richness; sweet — blueberry fruitiness pairs well with pork glaze
Score: 88
8
Raspberry Margarita
acid — tart raspberries and lime cut fat; salt — classic savory contrast for carnitas
Score: 88
9
Tequila Blood Orange Spritz
acid — blood orange brightness; bubbles — spritz lifts richness; herbal — tequila backbone matches Mexican flavors
Score: 85
11
Tequila Baja Breeze
acid — citrus forward to cut fat; bubbles — soda lightness; herbal — tequila ties to cuisine
Score: 82
12
Vodka House Mule
acid — lime sharpness; heat — ginger beer adds spice to balance fattiness; bubbles — effervescence cleanses palate
Score: 80