Bifana
A bifana sandwich served in Porto with pulled pork, egg, and cheese
A bifana sandwich served in Porto with pulled pork, egg, and cheese.

Bifana is a classic Portuguese sandwich eaten all across the country.[1] According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the dish is "a matter of national pride" in Portugal.[2]

According to Taste Atlas, the dish may have first been created in Vendas Novas, but it is served throughout the country.[1]

The typical ingredients are pork chops, steak, or loin, pounded thin or sliced, simmered with garlic and wine, then sandwiched inside heated bread.[3][1][4] There are regional variations which include marinating and grilling or roasting the pork and making the sauce separately and drizzling onto the bun and/or serving with mustard, hot sauce or sauteed onions.[1][5]

This dish is typically served at festivals that take place all over the country. It is typically viewed as a cheap, fast and easy meal. It is generally seen as a popular dish; McDonalds serves a version called McBifana.[1]

In the north of Portugal, the sandwich is usually served using shredded pork and a sauce, while in the south it is a lighter sandwich which uses a pork cutlet and a light marinade.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bifana | Traditional Sandwich From Vendas Novas | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  2. ↑ Liaw, Adam. "Lisbon-style pork bifana recipe". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  3. ↑ "Bifana portuguesa destacada no guia Lonely Planet". Boas Notícias. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  4. ↑ McManus, Tim (13 March 2023). "The best sandwich in Philly is the Bifana at Grace & Proper". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  5. ↑ D'Orazio, Julia (2022-08-30). "This sandwich is like a map of Portugal". Special Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  6. ↑ "Portuguese Sandwiches – Sandwiches of Portugal You Need to Try!". We Travel Portugal. Archived from the original on 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2023-02-08.


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