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portuguese pork loin sandwich (bifes de porco)

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Recipe by
MegaArtsygirl .
@MegaArtsygirl
Tdot, ON

This is a simple recipe I learned to make for my husband. You can add a bay leaf to the marinating process but I usually forget to add it and it still tastes yummy!

yield 6 -8 people
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For portuguese pork loin sandwich (bifes de porco)

  • 1 1/2 kg
    pork loin fillets - thinly sliced by your butcher
  • 2 lg
    white onions, sliced in rings
  • 4 clove
    garlic, finely chopped/crushed
  • 1 Tbsp
    crushed chilis
  • 1 Tbsp
    course sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1/2 c
    red wine vinegar + 2 tablespoons for cooking process
  • 1/2 c
    sunflower oil (or vegatable oil will do)

How To Make portuguese pork loin sandwich (bifes de porco)

  • 1
    In a pyrex casserole, sprinkle half of the chopped garlic, pepper flakes, salt and a dash of vinegar.
  • 2
    Layer with the fillets and alternate the ingredients between layers. Cover and place in the fridge over night or in an hour if to be made on same day.
  • 3
    Heat up the oil in a heavy pan at medium heat. Lower if the first fillet starts splashing too much.
  • 4
    Preheat the oven at 350 degrees.
  • 5
    Place as many fillets in the pan and let cook about 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  • 6
    When the first batch of fillets are cooked place in a casserole and put in the warm oven.
  • 7
    Once all fillets are fried, place the sliced onion in the pan with the same oil used for the fillets on medium heat.
  • 8
    Once onions are browned, add the tomato paste and stir until the oil has a red tinge. Pour about 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and let it burn off for about 2 minutes. Take off heat.
  • 9
    Remove the fillets from the oven and pour the onion mixture over the fillets. You may put in the oven on BROIL for 2 minutes to caramelize the onion.
  • 10
    Serve the fillets in a toasted and crusty bun.
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