Bifanas

The story

Bifanas is a traditional Portuguese main presented with exact metric quantities, practical preparation detail, controlled temperatures, visual doneness cues and a method suitable for confident home cooking.

Ingredients

• Main ingredients
• 600 g pork loin5 mm slices
• 200 ml white wine
• 18 g Garlicminced
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 piece bay leaves
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 4 piece bread rolls

Method

1. Step 1

   Slice pork across the grain to 5 mm and lightly flatten between baking paper.

   Look for: The food should match the colour, texture and doneness cues described in the instruction. Tip: Prepare every cut to the stated size so the ingredients cook evenly. Avoid: Do not rush the heat or skip the stated resting, cooling or preparation stage.

2. Step 2

   Marinate with wine, garlic, paprika, bay and 8 g salt for at least 1 hour. Drain, reserving liquid.

   Look for: The food should match the colour, texture and doneness cues described in the instruction. Tip: Prepare every cut to the stated size so the ingredients cook evenly. Avoid: Do not rush the heat or skip the stated resting, cooling or preparation stage.

3. Step 3

   Heat a wide pan over high heat. Sear pork in batches for 60–90 seconds per side; remove.

   Look for: The food should match the colour, texture and doneness cues described in the instruction. Tip: Prepare every cut to the stated size so the ingredients cook evenly. Avoid: Do not rush the heat or skip the stated resting, cooling or preparation stage.

4. Step 4

   Pour reserved marinade into the pan and boil hard for 4–5 minutes until reduced and safe. Return pork for 2 minutes.

   Look for: The food should match the colour, texture and doneness cues described in the instruction. Tip: Prepare every cut to the stated size so the ingredients cook evenly. Avoid: Do not rush the heat or skip the stated resting, cooling or preparation stage.

5. Step 5

   Spread rolls with mustard, fill with pork and spoon over a little reduced sauce.

   Look for: The food should match the colour, texture and doneness cues described in the instruction. Tip: Prepare every cut to the stated size so the ingredients cook evenly. Avoid: Do not rush the heat or skip the stated resting, cooling or preparation stage.

Nutrition

per serving

Estimated from a representative ingredient basket; verify against exact brands and edible yields before publication.