BIFANA (PORTUGUESE PORK CUTLETS)
My mom used to make these Portuguese sandwiches all the time. So yummy on fresh Portuguese buns and sauteed onions
Provided by Luci Vieira
Categories Pork
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Place pork cutlets in a large heavy plastic ziptop bag and place in a large bowl.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine one cup of the wine, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, 1 tbsp pimento paste (1/2 tbsp if using hot), 1/4 tsp paprika and piri-piri sauce. Pour this mixture over pork, making sure all meat is covered and seal bag.
- 3. Refrigerate for severl hours or overnight, turning bag frequently.
- 4. Bring meat to room temperature before cooking; to cook, heat skillet over med-high heat and melt lard, cook pork in batches. When pork is sauteed, drain off the fat and add remaining wine (1/4 cup), remaining pimento paste (1 tbsp, 1/2 tbsp if using hot), remaining paprika (1/4 tsp) to the skillet, as well as salt and pepper to taste.
- 5. Bring to a boil, stirring and scrapping up any brown bits. Return pork to the skillet, reduce heat to low and cook for a couple minutes.
- 6. Serve pork on fresh Portuguese buns (Papo Secos) topped with sauteed onions and about a tsp of cooking sauce.
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Aftab Nawaz
[email protected]This bifana is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.
Naesha petit
[email protected]This bifana recipe is perfect for a party or potluck. Simply double or triple the recipe and serve it with your favorite sides.
Roisin shiels
[email protected]This bifana recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. Simply shred the pork and add it to the sauce. You can also add other vegetables, such as onions, peppers, or mushrooms.
Nazir Gul
[email protected]This bifana recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pork cooks in just a few minutes, and the sauce is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
Ejembi Sunday
[email protected]I'm on a low-carb diet, so I made this bifana recipe with cauliflower instead of bread. It was surprisingly good! The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.
Rosan Kshetri
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this bifana recipe with tofu instead of pork. It was delicious! The tofu was firm and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement.
Ssemanda Charles
[email protected]I'm allergic to pork, so I made this bifana recipe with chicken instead. It turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.
Omarian Downer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my bifana didn't turn out right. The pork was overcooked and the sauce was too salty. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Rhys Gentry
[email protected]This bifana recipe was a disappointment. The pork was tough and the sauce was too spicy. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Malai Banai
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bifana didn't turn out as good as I expected. The pork was a bit dry and the sauce was bland. I'll have to try this recipe again.
Oghenetegasamson Anthony
[email protected]This bifana recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The pork is juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.
Carlos Balboa
[email protected]I've tried many bifana recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pork is incredibly tender and the sauce is packed with flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.
Alauddin Islam Rubaya
[email protected]This bifana recipe is a must-try for any pork lover. The pork is cooked to perfection and the sauce is simply divine. I can't wait to make this again.
Evelyn siziba
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this bifana recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abnormal Mold
[email protected]This bifana recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The pork was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredible. I'm glad I tried this recipe.
Zafar786 Iqbal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but this bifana recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was out of this world. I'll definitely be making this again.
SHEIKH RAFIU
[email protected]This bifana recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The pork is juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement.
AIMTIN BLOG 2
[email protected]I made this bifana recipe last night and it was a hit! The flavors were incredible and the pork was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.