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Bifanas (Portuguese Pork Sandwiches)
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Bifanas (Portuguese Pork Sandwiches)

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • pork loin steaks (thinly sliced)Meat600 g
  • garlic (crushed)Produce6 pieces
  • bay leavesSpices2 pieces
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • white wineBeverages120 ml
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • lardPantry20 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • paposeco rolls (halved)Bakery4 pieces
  • mustardPantry20 g
  • piri-piri sauce (optional)Pantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

418kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
18 g
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Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the pork

    • Place the pork steaks in a bowl with the crushed garlic, bay leaves, paprika, salt and pepper.
    • Pour over the white wine and rub everything together so the meat is well coated.
    • Let the meat marinate for at least 20 minutes.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the pork

    • Heat the olive oil and lard in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the pork with its marinade and cook until golden and cooked through, turning once.
    • Keep the pan juices to spoon over the sandwiches.
    Step 2
  3. Assemble the bifanas

    • Spread mustard inside the halved paposeco rolls.
    • Fill each roll with the hot pork and spoon over some of the pan juices.
    • Add a dash of piri-piri sauce if you like and serve immediately.
    Step 3