Bifanas – Portuguese Pork Sandwiches

Name: Bifanas – Portuguese Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 5 h 40 min
Yield: 5 - 6 servings
Ingredients: 2.5 lb pork loin; 2 sweet bell peppers; 1 large onion; salt & pepper; oil; 1 medium onion; 6 garlic cloves; 2 cups white wine; ½ lemon; ¼ cup pimenta, Portuguese hot pepper paste; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon salt

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 40 mins
Servings
5 - 6 servings
Calories
423 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Portuguese

Bifanas – Portuguese Pork Sandwiches

Iris Warren

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Bifanas are traditional Portuguese sandwiches made with thin slices of pork that are marinated and simmered in a sauce of white wine, garlic, hot pepper paste, lemon juice and other seasonings. They are served on papo secos (Portuguese buns), topped with sautéed onions and sweet peppers. You will find bifana sandwiches all over Portugal and similar to any famous recipe, everyone has their own variation. My recipe has been handed down to me from my mom. It couldn’t be any tastier or easier to make and I hope you enjoy it.

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Ingredients

Servings

2.5 lb pork loin (thinly sliced)
2 sweet bell peppers (sliced)
1 large onion (sliced)
salt & pepper (to taste)
oil (for cooking)

Marinade

1 medium onion (sliced)
6 garlic cloves (minced)
2 cups white wine
½ lemon (juiced)
¼ cup pimenta, Portuguese hot pepper paste (or hot Tabasco sauce)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon salt

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Instructions

Place the thinly sliced pork loin into a large food bag (or bowl). Add in all the marinade ingredients and mix together until evenly combined. Push all the air from the bag, seal, and transfer to the fridge. Marinate for 5 hours or overnight, mixing a few times.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan. Pan fry the slices of pork in batches and sauté until just cooked through (Note: keep the remaining marinade aside). Set the pork aside.
Sauté the bell peppers and onions until just beginning to soften.
Pour the remaining marinade into the pan and bring to a simmer. Return the pork to the pan.
Let simmer until the pork is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. You can add more white wine at this time to make more sauce if desired. Season to taste with salt and/or more hot pepper paste.
Serve on papo secos (Portuguese buns) or crusty bread roll of choice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 423kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 1833mg (76%) Potassium 1145mg (33%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1827IU (37%) Vitamin C 85mg (94%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5- 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 423 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	423kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	52g	104%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	143mg	48%
Sodium	1833mg	76%
Potassium	1145mg	24%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	1827IU	37%
Vitamin C	85mg	94%
Calcium	46mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%