Nancy's Popular Porto-Style Bifanas

The pork is slow-cooked in its marinade, creating tender, flavorful meat that's slightly spicy and tangy. Traditionally served in a soft Portuguese roll, bifanas are often accompanied by mustard or hot sauce, enhancing their bold taste. The Porto variation is known for its richer, more intensely seasoned sauce compared to other regional versions. Bifanas are a beloved street food in Portugal, often enjoyed with a cold beer, and reflect the country’s love for simple, hearty flavors.

Ingredients:

• 3 medium onions chopped
• Olive oil ( enough to cover the bottom of the pot (approximately 1 cup)
• 4 garlic cloves chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon of sweet paprika (you can you a spicy paprika)
• 1 1/2 beers ( each can 473ml)
• 2 tablespoons of Pimenta moída (hot pepper sauce)
• 1 teaspoon of tobacco or piri piri hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 1 - 1/2 cups of tomato sauce
• 30 pieces of thin slice pork (I used the leg of pork)
• Salt for seasoning

Watch the video for directions.

Video Credit: DIYwithnancyg

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