Bifana

The bifana is Portugal’s greatest street food — thin slices of pork shoulder simmered in a garlicky, paprika-spiked broth, then piled into a soft roll with a spoonful of the fiery cooking juices. It is messy, bold and completely addictive.

Every region, café and tavern has its own twist, some spiking the marinade with piri-piri and white wine. The rules are simple: the bread must be crusty outside and pillowy inside, the pork tender, and the juices abundant enough to drip down your wrist.

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