Bifanas🇵🇹 bifanas est un petit sandwich typique du Portugal

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 shoulder into thin slices.

Chop garlic finely.

Chop onion finely and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the pork with garlic, double concentrated tomato paste, bay leaves (crushed), white wine, paprika, salt, and beer.

Mix everything well and let the meat marinate.

In a skillet, heat oil and add the chopped onion, seasoning with salt, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Add 2 teaspoons of double concentrated tomato paste to the onions and mix well.

Add chili powder (optional) and let it cook for 3 minutes.

After 2 minutes, add the marinated pork and all the marinade to the skillet.

Cook until the meat is tender, about 2-3 hours.

Cooking Techniques

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