Bifana: Portuguese Sandwich

🔥 How It’s Made:

  1. Marinate the pork: Combine garlic, wine, bay leaf, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the pork soak for a few hours or overnight.
  2. Cook the pork: Sauté in olive oil, then simmer in the marinade until tender and infused with flavor.
  3. Assemble the sandwich: Toast the roll lightly, pile on the pork, and drizzle with pan juices.

🍽️ Variations:

  • Spicy Bifana: Add piri-piri sauce or chili flakes.
  • Lisbon-style: Often served plain, letting the pork shine.
  • Northern-style: May include mustard or sautéed onions.

🧡 Pair It With:

  • A cold Super Bock or Sagres beer
  • A side of batatas fritas (fries)
  • A dash of piri-piri for heat lovers

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