Portuguese Bifana (Pork Sandwich)
Tender pork loin braised in a spiced white wine sauce, then piled onto crusty rolls. A Portuguese classic that tastes like it took hours but comes together in 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork loin, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup white wine
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 4 whole crusty rolls or baguette
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Working in batches, sear pork slices 90 seconds per side without moving until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Pour white wine into the skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
- 5
Return pork and bay leaf to the skillet. Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes until sauce reduces slightly.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf.
- 7
Split rolls and pile pork and sauce generously into each. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- wooden spoon
- tongs
- plate
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