Feijoada recipe

A hearty stew that warms the soul with every bite.

180 minmedium10 ingredients

Ingredients

• 400 g black beans
• 500 g pork shoulder
• 200 g chorizo sausage
• 1 onion
• 4 garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1000 ml water

How to make Feijoada

1. Soak 400 g of black beans in water overnight. After soaking, drain the beans and set aside for use.
2. Chop 1 onion and mince 3 garlic cloves. Measure 500 g of diced pork shoulder and 200 g of chorizo sausage.
3. In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and allow it to heat up.
4. Add the chopped onion to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until it becomes aromatic.
6. Add the diced pork shoulder and chorizo. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
7. Stir in the drained black beans, 1 liter of water, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well to combine.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2 to 3 hours until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
9. Once the beans are soft, remove bay leaves. Serve the feijoada hot with rice or crusty bread.

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