Traditional Porto Francesinha

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Simmer beer, tomato, stock, Port, Worcestershire sauce, bay, and piri-piri until integrated; remove the bay and blend in the butter.

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4 thick slices white bread

2 thin beef steaks

2 fresh sausages, split

1 linguiça sausage, split

4 slices ham

10 slices melting cheese

500 ml lager

250 ml tomato passata

150 ml beef stock

50 ml Port wine

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon butter

1 bay leaf

Piri-piri and salt

2 fried eggs and fried potatoes, optional

Ensure all meat is heated through before pouring the sauce over to enhance flavors.

Use a good quality bread that absorbs the sauce well for the best texture.

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