Gluten-Free Portuguese Bifana
Delight your taste buds with this Gluten-Free Portuguese Bifana, a flavorful twist on the classic Portuguese sandwich, now made accessible for gluten-free diets. Tender slices of pork loin are marinated in a savory blend of white wine, gluten-free soy sauce, garlic, paprika, and aromatic bay leaves, ensuring each bite is bursting with bold, mouthwatering flavor. After pan-searing to golden perfection, the pork is nestled in toasted gluten-free bread rolls, creating a sandwich that's hearty yet light. Enhance the experience with an optional drizzle of marinade reduction for even more depth of taste. Perfect for a quick dinner or a weekend treat, this recipe combines traditional Portuguese flavors with gluten-free ingredients for an irresistible sandwich that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams pork loin
- 4 gluten-free bread rolls
- 120 milliliters white wine
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter (or dairy-free substitute)
Instructions
Slice the pork loin thinly into cutlets, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a bowl, combine white wine, gluten-free soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
Place the pork cutlets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the top. Ensure all the pork is submerged. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for better flavor absorption.
Once marinated, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter or dairy-free substitute to melt.
Remove the pork from the marinade, shaking off excess liquid, and cook in batches in the hot skillet. Sear each slice for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as necessary.
Meanwhile, slice the gluten-free rolls and lightly toast them under the broiler or in a toaster until they reach your desired level of crispness.
Place cooked pork slices on each toasted gluten-free roll.
Optionally, pour a couple of tablespoons of the remaining marinade into the skillet and heat it to create a sauce for drizzling over the assembled sandwiches.
Serve the Gluten-Free Portuguese Bifana hot with your preferred sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.8 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.3 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 455 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 5525 mg | 240% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.0 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 151.2 g | 302% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2711 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
