Feijoada
Feijoada is a traditional Brazilian black bean stew made with a variety of meats including pork shoulder, ribs, and smoked sausage. It's slow-cooked to perfection and served with rice, sautéed collard greens, farofa, and fresh orange slices. A comforting, hearty dish that brings people together!
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 lb assorted meats (pork shoulder, ribs)
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- water or chicken broth enough to cover beans and meats
- 1 orange optional, halved
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the meats (pork shoulder, ribs, smoked sausage) and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the soaked black beans, bay leaves, and optional orange halves. Cover with water or chicken broth, ensuring everything is submerged.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer partially covered for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper during the last hour of cooking. Remove the orange halves and bay leaves before serving.
- Serve hot with white rice, sautéed collard greens, farofa, and orange slices on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 180mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3g
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