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Bifanas no Pão — Garlic Pork Sandwich

Tender pork shoulder seared in a garlicky white wine sauce, then tucked into a crusty roll. Portuguese street-food classic that tastes like it simmered for hours but comes together in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
48g
Bifanas no Pão — Garlic Pork Sandwich
casualsatisfyingportugueseporktenderjuicyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Sear pork in batches 90 seconds per side until lightly browned, then set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in white wine and vinegar, scraping up browned bits. Return pork to the pan with the bay leaf.

  5. Step 5

    Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and pork is very tender.

  6. Step 6

    Lightly toast the roll insides if desired. Fill each with pork and 2–3 tablespoons of sauce, then serve.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • tongs
  • cutting board
  • knife

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