Without pointing out the usual amount of pork purchased to prepare the famous meat sandwiches, (2000 kg) the management of Cica Bar, a well-known business located at the entrance to Mercado dos Lavradores, justifies that this year it is important to recognize the commitment that was made in the acquisition of new equipment, so that the preparation of meat typical of Madeiran Christmas is uninterrupted during this day and night of the Market.
“In previous years, there were times when the meat ran out and there was a waiting period that ended up taking customers to other businesses. This year, we invested in new equipment that allows sandwiches to be made non-stop from early in the morning until 4 am on the 24th,” Carlos Caldeira, son of one of the owners, told JM.
This is the most popular place to have this sandwich, and will probably sell 25-30,000 on this day alone.