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Stories, guides and recipes. What we learned in 28 years making carnitas in Monterrey.
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How much carnitas should you order per person?
Don Hugo's practical guide so you never run short or over-order - from 1 kg for 2 people to packages for 10+.
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Carnitas cuts explained: leg, shoulder, ribs, maw and flank
Which part of the pig each cut comes from, what it tastes like, and when to choose one over another.
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Don Hugo's stories: the customers who have come for 28 years
From the first customer my dad flagged down on the street, to the neurologist who orders five guacamoles for the grandkids.
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