Description
Feijoada is Brazil’s national dish, a rich and hearty black bean stew slow-cooked with a variety of pork meats, served with refreshing orange slices and rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dry black beans
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb pork shoulder, left whole and shredded at the end of cooking, or cut into chunks
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound fresh Italian or other spicy sausage, casings removed and crumbled
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage, such as linguica or kielbasa, sliced
- 1/2 pound thick sliced bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 4 bay leaves
- Water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Hot sauce, according to heat preference
- Orange, washed and cut into slices
Instructions
- Soak the beans in a large bowl of water overnight.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork shoulder and brown it until caramelized on each side. Remove the pork and set aside.
- Add the onions to the pot and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Return the pork to the pot along with the soaked beans, sausages, ham hocks, and enough water to cover the ingredients by about an inch.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the meat is falling apart. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed to keep the ingredients submerged.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the pork shoulder and shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot and stir to combine.
- Serve the feijoada hot with slices of orange and cooked rice.
Notes
Feijoada is traditionally served with orange slices, which help cleanse the palate. You can also serve it with fried bananas or chilies for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage. Feel free to use different cuts of pork or add more sausages to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 35
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 15
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 100