Has anyone in San Diego seen asiento?
Asiento - from the Spanish verb asentar, to settle - is what's left over in the bottom of the pot after you've made carnitas and/or fried off a bunch of chicharrones. Spreadable porky goodness. Also known as chales, jale, chalito and about 10 other names.
I need a 1/2 pound of it for a tamal recipe I'd like to make. If you've seen it, where??? My inquiring mind would like to know
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