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Porto Style Pork Cutlets (Bifanas) Recipe

Porto style pork cutlets (bifanas) recipe, are simmered in a spicy, flavorful sauce, traditionally served in crusty buns.
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Porto Style Pork Cutlets (Bifanas) Recipe

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 50 min
Ready In1 h 5 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings6

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories410
Fat22g
Carbs25g
Protein32g

Ingredients

2.2 lbs (1 kg) pork cutlets, sliced thinly2 bay leaves2.7 tablespoons (40 ml) olive oil2 tablespoons lard1 peeled tomato (without juice)4 tablespoons tomato paste3 cloves of garlicSalt and pepper to tastePiri-piri (hot pepper sauce) to taste1 teaspoon ground cumin2/3 cup (150 ml) white wineWater as neededCrusty Buns
2.2 lbs (1 kg) pork cutlets, sliced thinly2 bay leaves2.7 tablespoons (40 ml) olive oil2 tablespoons lard1 peeled tomato (without juice)4 tablespoons tomato paste3 cloves of garlicSalt and pepper to tastePiri-piri (hot pepper sauce) to taste1 teaspoon ground cumin2/3 cup (150 ml) white wineWater as neededCrusty Buns
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Preparation

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and lard.
  2. Add the bay leaves and coarsely chopped garlic cloves, and let them sauté for a bit.
  3. Add the peeled tomato (without its juice) and cook on low heat for a while.
  4. Then, add the tomato paste and white wine, and let it simmer for a few minutes on low heat.
  5. Remove the bay leaves and blend everything with a hand blender until smooth.
  6. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, add the piri-piri sauce to your liking, and mix in the cumin.
  7. Stir well and add the pork cutlets to the boiling sauce.
  8. Cook for a few minutes, then add a bit of water, adjusting the seasoning if needed.
  9. Let the pork simmer slowly in this liquid (I cooked it with the pot covered and on low heat), ensuring there's plenty of sauce.
  10. Add more water (and adjust the seasoning) if necessary.
  11. Serve hot, placing the sauce on the buns followed by the pork cutlets.

Recipe Credit: Para Cozinhar

Photo Credit: Cozinha Amor

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