Ask any Portuguese person about comfort food and the bifana will come up. It is a humble pork sandwich, but done well it is one of the tastiest things you can eat.
Thin pork, big flavour
A bifana uses thin slices of pork, cooked quickly so they stay tender and soak up the seasoning.
The classic marinade leans on garlic, bay leaf and a touch of wine or paprika paste.
The sauce matters
A great bifana comes with the bread lightly dipped in the cooking juices, which makes it irresistible.
Many people add mustard or piri-piri to taste, giving it an extra kick.
Bifana in Loule
At Pregaria you can order a classic bifana or one with cheese for something a little richer.
It is a simple, fast choice that rarely disappoints.