chilorio

English

Etymology

Spanish chilorio.

Noun

chilorio (uncountable)

1. A dish from Sinaloa, Mexico, of slow-simmered pork (or, rarely, something else such as mushrooms) fried and cooked in a chile sauce.
   • 2002, Sam Weller, Secret Chicago: The Unique Guidebook to Chicago's Hidden Sites, Sounds & Tastes, page 158:

     Scrumptious favorites include the guacamole with pieces of cucumber, radish, and jicama; spicy shrimp tacos; and pork chilorio — a Mexican pulled pork entree.

   • 2016, Jason Wyrick, Vegan Mexico: Soul-Satisfying Regional Recipes from Tamales to Tostadas, Andrews McMeel Publishing, →ISBN:

     Mushroom Chilorio
     Chilorio de Hongos
     MAKES 4 CUPS
     It's hard to think about the open-air markets of Sinaloa without thinking about chilorio, but while I love the chile and spice sauce, traditional chilorio has not been a compassionate dish—until now.

Translations

Translations

• Spanish: chilorio m