⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 180 minutes

Total Time: 210 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 cup Black beans (dried)
• 8 oz Pork shoulder
• 4 oz Smoked sausage (chorizo or linguiça)
• 4 oz Beef chuck
• 2 slices Bacon
• 1/2 Onion, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/4 Green bell pepper, chopped
• 6 cups Water or beef broth
• 2 Bay leaves
• 2 Orange slices
• To taste Salt and pepper

📖 Instructions

1. First, gather your ingredients. Make sure your meats are properly cleaned and cut to a similar size. Remember that consistency is key for even cooking!
2. Next, brown the meats. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in your large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the meats in batches to avoid overcrowding. This step gives the feijoada its rich, deep color and flavor. Don't forget to season generously with salt and pepper each batch.
3. Once all the meats are nicely browned, add the onions, garlic, and green pepper to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning—no one wants a smoky kitchen fiasco!
4. Now it's time to add the remaining ingredients; this is where the magic really happens. Pour in the black beans, water or broth, bay leaves, orange slices, and any other spices you want to try. Give it a good stir to combine everything. This is a great moment to take a deep breath and appreciate the wonderful aroma of the spices.
5. Bring the feijoada to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot, and let it simmer for at least 3 hours, or even longer, for the ultimate depth of flavor. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes—trust me on this!
6. After 3 hours (or longer!), check the feijoada. The beans should be tender, and the meats falling apart. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or other spices to your liking. Don't be afraid to experiment here!
7. Before serving, remove the bay leaves (no one wants to bite into a bay leaf!). Ladle the feijoada into bowls, topping with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, if using. Serve with white rice, farofa, and orange slices for an authentic experience. Enjoy your delicious, hearty, and soul-warming Brazilian Feijoada!

📝 Notes

• For best results, soak the black beans overnight. If you're short on time, use canned black beans, but be mindful that the flavor might be slightly different.
• Feel free to add other spices like cumin, paprika, or cayenne pepper, to customize the dish to your liking.
• Don't be afraid to experiment with different cuts of meat. A mix of pork ribs, ears, and feet are traditionally used, but this recipe makes it adaptable for everyone!