Portuguese Bifana with Marinated Pork and Onions

Name: Portuguese Bifana with Marinated Pork and Onions
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Pork tenderloin; Garlic; Bay leaf; Paprika; White wine; Olive oil; Salt and pepper; Onions; Olive oil; Salt and pepper; Portuguese buns; Dijon mustard; Mayonnaise; Pickled vegetables; Lettuce leaves

Traditional Portuguese Sandwich with a Kick

Savor the flavors of Portugal with this tender marinated pork sandwich, perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner treat.

4 h 15 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pork Marinade

Pork tenderloin

500g, thinly sliced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Bay leaf

Paprika

1 teaspoon

White wine

1 cup

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Onions

Onions

2 large, thinly sliced

Olive oil

1 tablespoon

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Sandwich Assembly

Portuguese buns

4 fresh

Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

1 tablespoon

Optional Toppings

Pickled vegetables

Lettuce leaves

Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Combine marinade ingredients

In a bowl, combine minced garlic, bay leaf, paprika, white wine, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Add pork to marinade

Add the pork slices to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated.

Marinate the pork

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Do not skip the marinating process as it’s crucial for developing the authentic taste.

Preparing the Onions

Heat oil

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté onions

Add sliced onions and sauté until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.

Use a heavy-bottomed pan for evenly caramelizing the onions.

Season onions

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Process

Cook pork

Remove pork from marinade and pan-sear slices until fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Assemble sandwich

Split buns, lightly toast if desired, and spread with Dijon mustard and mayonnaise.

Layer ingredients

Place cooked pork and caramelized onions onto the prepared buns and add optional toppings.

Plating & Serving