Portuguese Bifana Sandwich

Name: Portuguese Bifana Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 500 g Pork Loin; 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 50 ml White Wine; to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper; 1 whole Ciabatta Bread; 1 piece Red Bell Pepper; 0.5 piece Green Bell Pepper; 0.5 piece Red Onion; 1 piece Chili Pepper; 100 g Sheep Cheese; 50 g Prosciutto; 2 tbsp Mustard; 1 cup Arugula; ¼ cup Cilantro; 0.5 piece Lemon; 2 tbsp Olive Oil

PORTUGUESE·NON-VEGSource

A flavorful Portuguese sandwich featuring thinly sliced pork marinated in a spicy sauce, grilled to perfection and served on a crusty bread roll with peppers, onions, cheese, and arugula.

1h 5m7Servings

Nutrition

721kcal

10gProtein

8gCarbs

72gFat

Ingredients

PORK MARINADE

Pork Loin

500 g

Smoked Paprika

1 tbsp

Garlic

3 cloves

Olive Oil

2 tbsp

White Wine

50 ml

Salt

To taste

to taste

Black Pepper

To taste

to taste

SANDWICH

Ciabatta Bread

1 whole

Red Bell Pepper

1 piece

Green Bell Pepper

0.5 piece

Red Onion

0.5 piece

Chili Pepper

1 piece

Sheep Cheese

100 g

Prosciutto

50 g

Mustard

2 tbsp

Arugula

1 cup

Cilantro

¼ cup

Lemon

0.5 piece

Olive Oil

2 tbsp

Equipment

Grill

Instructions

1Marinate the Pork

30m

Prepare Marinade

In a bowl, whisk together smoked paprika, minced garlic, olive oil, white wine, salt, and pepper.

Marinate Pork

Thinly slice the pork loin. Add the pork slices to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.

2Prepare Vegetables and Bread

15m

Chop Vegetables

Slice the red and green bell peppers, red onion, and chili pepper into thin strips. Finely chop the cilantro.

Slice Bread

Slice the ciabatta bread in half lengthwise. Lightly toast the cut sides on the grill until golden brown and slightly crispy.

Slice Cheese

Slice the sheep cheese into thin pieces.

3Cook the Vegetables

10m

Sauté Vegetables

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat on the grill. Add the sliced peppers, onions, and chili peppers. Sauté until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

4Grill the Pork

Grill Pork

Remove pork from marinade, discarding excess. Grill the pork slices for about 90 seconds per side, until cooked through and nicely seared. Brush with a little of the smoked paprika oil during the last minute of cooking.

5Assemble the Sandwich

Prepare Bread Base

Spread mustard evenly on both toasted halves of the ciabatta bread.

Layer Ingredients

On the bottom half of the bread, layer the sautéed peppers and onions, followed by the grilled pork slices. Top the pork with slices of sheep cheese.

Melt Cheese

Place the top half of the bread over the cheese. Place a pan on top of the sandwich to press it down. Grill for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey.

Add Prosciutto and Arugula

Carefully remove the sandwich from the grill. Open it up and layer with crispy prosciutto and fresh arugula.

Close and Serve

Place the top half of the bread back on the sandwich. Slice in half and serve immediately.

Tips

Ensure the pork slices are thin for quick and even cooking.

Don't overcook the pork; it should remain tender.

Adjust the amount of chili pepper to your preferred level of spice.

The melted cheese is key to binding the sandwich together.

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