Authentic Porto-Style Bifanas Recipe with a Rich Sauce                                                                                                                        
Tuga Pops − Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 7 Years ago in Pork Recipes
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Authentic Porto-Style Bifanas Recipe with a Rich Sauce

Master this Porto-style bifanas recipe with a signature boozy sauce. Learn to cook tender spicy pork cutlets in wine and beer for the ultimate sandwich.
1 h 4 servings Easy Prep time 15 min Cooking Time 45 min
Pork Recipes
9 reviews
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Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) of thin pork cutlets1/2 cup (120 ml) of olive oil5 cloves of garlic, crushed1 tablespoon (7 g) of paprika2 teaspoons (10 ml) of piri piri sauce3 bay leaves3/4 cup (180 ml) of white wine3/4 cup (180 ml) of beer4 tablespoons (60 ml) of whiskey2 tablespoons (30 ml) of Port wine1 small lemon, juiceCoarse salt (to taste)

Equipment:

PanMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsCooking spoon

Directions

  1. Put olive oil, rolled garlic cloves, paprika and bay leaf in a pan and mix.
  2. Turn on the heat and let the garlic saute a little to release flavor but don't let it burn.
  3. Add the wine, beer, whiskey, port wine and a pinch of salt.
  4. When it boils, add the meat and mix it well in the sauce.
  5. Drizzle with half of the lemon juice, add the piri piri sauce and the remaining lemon juice to the pan.
  6. Let it simmer for about 45 minutes, so that the meat is tender, if you see that you need more sauce, add some more beer or white wine (do not add water).
  7. Before removing from the heat, check the seasoning.

Adapted from a Recipe by: receitascomsabor.pt

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories
410 kcal
Fat
28 g
Carbs
6 g
Protein
24 g

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Comments (9)

gerry
gerry
No Onion in this recipe? I love fried onions with my bifana.
3 Years ago, Saturday, April 22, 2023

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops

Sorry Gerry, this is a traditional bifana and it does not contain onions, try this one: bifana with onions.

3 Years ago, Saturday, April 22, 2023

Michele
Michele
I'm having family over tomorrow, but I wanted to make the febras today. Would it be ok to make a day ahead and refrigerate in the pan with the marinade. Then reheat tomorrow. Just wondering what your thoughts are on this?
4 Years ago, Saturday, September 24, 2022

James
James
Can you tomato sauce for more flavor??
4 Years ago, Sunday, May 29, 2022

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops
You can if you want, but it will take away from the original taste, but of course you should always tweak a recipe to your taste. 🙂
4 Years ago, Sunday, May 29, 2022

Marie C
Marie C
What sort of beer do you use?
5 Years ago, Saturday, September 25, 2021

Pete
Pete
In most of Europe, beer covers a whole world of flavours. But here in Portugal, beer only really means lager. And in Porto, this means Super Bock. But any quality, mid-strength lager should do the job
5 Years ago, Sunday, November 28, 2021

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops
Regular beer Marie.
5 Years ago, Sunday, September 26, 2021

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