10-Min Garlic Pork Bifana Sandwich
Tender, garlicky pork shoulder seared in a hot skillet until edges caramelize, piled onto a crusty roll with its own pan sauce. Pure Portuguese comfort — ready in under 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- ½ lb pork shoulder, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup white wine or white vinegar
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 2 whole crusty rolls or ciabatta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add pork slices in a single layer. Sear without moving for 2 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- 3
Flip pork, add garlic and bay leaf, stir briefly until fragrant — about 30 seconds.
- 4
Pour in wine, scrape any browned bits from the pan bottom, and simmer 2 minutes until sauce reduces.
- 5
Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Toast or split rolls if desired.
- 6
Pile pork and sauce onto rolls. Serve immediately while the meat is hot and juicy.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- wooden spoon or rubber spatula
- cutting board and sharp knife
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