Recipe of Feijoada

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) black beans
• 1 lb (450g) pork shoulder, cubed
• 1/2 lb (225g) chorizo sausage, sliced
• 1/2 lb (225g) smoked sausage, sliced
• 1/2 lb (225g) bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Rice, for serving
• Collard greens, sautéed with garlic and olive oil, for serving
• Orange slices, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Start by soaking the black beans overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse before using.

2. 2

   In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until it becomes crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

3. 3

   Add the cubed pork shoulder and brown it on all sides in the bacon fat. Remove the pork and set it aside.

4. 4

   In the same pot, add the sliced chorizo and smoked sausage. Sauté them until they are browned and slightly crispy. Remove them and set them aside.

5. 5

   In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they become translucent.

6. 6

   Return the bacon, pork shoulder, chorizo, and smoked sausage to the pot. Add the soaked black beans, bay leaves, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

7. 7

   Cover everything with water, ensuring there's enough to submerge all the ingredients. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours or until the beans are tender and the meat is cooked through. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed to keep the beans covered.

8. 8

   Serve the feijoada hot with white rice, sautéed collard greens, and orange slices on the side. Enjoy this flavorful and comforting Brazilian classic!