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
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- 1 lb (450 g) dry black beans
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 lb (450 g) 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 lb (225 g) fresh Italian or other spicy sausage, casings removed and crumbled
- 1/2 lb (225 g) smoked sausage, such as linguica or kielbasa, sliced
- 1/2 lb (225 g) thick sliced bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 4 bay leaves
- Water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1/2 tsp 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: Stew
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 35
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 15
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 100