Bifana Recipe

Name: Bifana Recipe
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Butter; 5-6 Thin Sliced Pork Loin; 2 Portuguese Rolls / Papo Secos / Carcaças; 1 cup White Wine, or Vinho Verde (Can substitute with beer); 5-6 cloves Garlic; 3 tbsp Piri Piri; 1 tbsp Paprika; Salt and Pepper to taste; 1 Bay Leaf; Mustard (optional for topping)

Instructions

Prep:1h

The Bifana is the most classic Portuguese snack sandwich, served from North to South. Although they vary by region, this is the version that I’m used to. It’s worth trying each regions version, though! What began in Vendas Novas decades ago, is now a staple in Portuguese Cuisine. I prefer to have mine with Mustard (south of Portugal style) after a long seafood dinner! Something about the warm bread and meat really drives it home!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:34:59 GMT