A PORK SANDWICH FROM PORTUGAL THAT IS SO SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS! | SAM THE COOKING GUY

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with vinegar

Vegetable broth adds flavor without alcohol, and vinegar in water mimics acidity.

Cut pork loin into thin slices.

Pound pork slices using a Ziploc bag.

Heat olive oil and pork lard in a pot.

Add onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Steal some sautéed onions for the sandwich filling.

Add smoked paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper to the pot and toast for 30 seconds.

Add crushed tomatoes and beer to the pot.

Add bay leaves and bring to a boil for about 4 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and blend the sauce until smooth.

Return the sauce to a simmer and add the pork slices one at a time.

Simmer pork in the sauce for 30-45 minutes, partially covered.

Prepare bread rolls by adding sauce, sautéed onions, and pork slices.

Cooking Techniques

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