Tuga Pops − Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 7 Years ago in Pork Recipes
4 out of 5 with 26 ratings

Porto Style Bifanas: Tender Pork and Piri Piri Sauce Recipe

Make Porto style bifanas with this tender pork recipe featuring a spicy piri piri sauce and a rich beer-based marinade for a savory comfort meal.
45 min 6 servings Easy Prep time 15 min Cooking Time 30 min

Master the art of the Porto Style Pork Sandwich with this definitive Portuguese Bifanas Recipe. This method simmers thin pork cutlets in a robust beer and garlic broth to achieve unmatched tenderness. Drenched in authentic Piri Piri Bifanas sauce, these sandwiches deliver the bold, spicy flavors of Northern Portugal straight to your kitchen for the ultimate street food experience.


Ingredients

2 lbs (907g) thinly sliced pork cutlets1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced4 tablespoons (60ml) tomato sauce1 cup (240ml) dry white wine12 oz (355ml) lager beer3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil1 pork bouillon cube1 dried bay leafPiri piri sauce to tasteSalt to taste

Equipment:

Large heavy-bottomed skillet or saucepanSharp chef's knifeWooden spoonMeasuring cups and spoons

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until they reach a golden brown.
  2. Stir in the beer, tomato sauce, bay leaf, bouillon cube, white wine, piri piri sauce, and salt.
  3. Bring the liquid to a boil and let it bubble for 3 minutes to meld the flavors.
  4. Submerge the pork cutlets into the sauce and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  5. Cook the meat for 20 to 25 minutes until the pork is incredibly tender and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Slice open fresh Portuguese rolls and stuff them with the pork, drizzling extra sauce over the bread, and serve with chips.

Adapted from a Recipe by: Iscas Pataniscas

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories
410 kcal
Fat
18 g
Carbs
8 g
Protein
32 g

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Comments (1)

Marie
Marie
So good! Yummy!
2 Years ago, Thursday, May 16, 2024

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