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Feijoada recipe
A hearty Brazilian stew packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- 400 g black beans
- 500 g pork shoulder
- 200 g chorizo sausage
- 300 g beef brisket
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 orange
- 400 g cooked rice
How to make Feijoada
- Soak 400 g of black beans in water overnight until softened, about 8 hours.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add 500 g of pork shoulder, 200 g of chorizo sausage, and 300 g of beef brisket; brown the meat for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the soaked beans, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp of salt, and 1/1 tsp of black pepper; cover with water.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for about 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally until the beans and meat are tender.
- Check the consistency and season if necessary; ensure it's not too dry or soupy.
- Serve hot with cooked rice and garnish with slices of orange.
What is Feijoada?
Feijoada is a traditional dish from Brazil, simmered in one pot, and takes about 240 minutes from start to finish. It is built around pork shoulder, black beans and cooked rice. The recipe below uses 12 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Feijoada take?
At 240 minutes it is slower than 98% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 16 dishes built on pork shoulder. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 5 minutes.
Any tips for making Feijoada?
Simmering slowly allows the flavors to develop and meld beautifully.
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