If you’re looking for a hearty and flavorful dish that will warm you up on a cold winter day, look no further than Feijoada. This classic Brazilian stew is made with black beans, pork, and a variety of spices and seasonings, resulting in a rich and satisfying meal that’s perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Brazilian Feijoada Recipe
Feijoada is a hearty and flavorful Brazilian stew made with black beans, various types of meat, and aromatic vegetables. The dish is typically served with rice, orange slices, and farofa, a toasted cassava flour mixture. Here's a recipe for Feijoada that serves 4 people.
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Equipment
- 1 Pot Large
- 1 Slow Cooker (Optional)
- 1 Rice Cooker (Optional)
Ingredients
- 1 lb Dried Black Beans Rinsed and soaked overnight
- 1 lb Smoked Pork Sausage Cut into chunks
- 1/2 lb Pork Shoulder or Bacon Cut into pieces
- 1/2 lb Chorizo Sausage Sliced
- 1 Onion Large, Chopped
- 4 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 2 tbspn Vegetable Oil
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Rice (Cooked)
- Hot Sauce (optional)
- Orange Slices For Serving)
Instructions
- Rinse the black beans and soak them in water overnight. Drain and rinse again before using.
- Cut the sausage and pork shoulder or bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot or slow cooker, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
- Add the pork shoulder, bacon, and chorizo sausage to the pot and cook until the meat is browned on all sides.
- Add the black beans, bay leaves, and water to the pot or slow cooker. NOTE: If using a slow cooker, cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Season the feijoada with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve the feijoada with cooked rice, farofa, and orange slices on the side.
Slow Cooker instructions:
- Follow steps 1 and 2 as above.
- Transfer the meat, onion, and garlic to a slow cooker.
- Add the soaked black beans, bay leaves, and water to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Season the feijoada with salt and black pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 33.9gProtein: 33.9gFat: 27.8gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 11.3g
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