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feijoada brazilian black bean and pork stew in a bowl topped with orange slices

Brazilian Feijoada

A hearty Brazilian food classic, this feijoada recipe combines tender pork, sausage, and bacon with creamy black beans for a rich, slow-simmered stew full of bold flavor.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Brazilian
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 745kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry black beans soaked overnight
  • 1 Navel Orange
  • 10 cloves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces slab bacon rind removed, diced
  • 2-3 pork ham hocks
  • 1 smoked sausage ring sliced
  • 1 pound Pancetta Bacon
  • 1 pound pork belly optional
  • ¼ cup Cassareep optional
  • 2 oz Cachaca Brazilian style Rum
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup Trini Green Seasoning
  • 2 Cups Chicken Stock
  • Water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ½ cup Orange Juice

Instructions

Prep the Beans

  • Soak beans in water overnight. Drain and set aside

Prep the Pork Belly

  • Take pork belly and score the fat side cutting a cris cross or checker board pattern with a sharp knife. Place in a large ziplock bag. Add the cassareep and massage with your hands to ensure the pork belly is evenly coated. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove pork belly from the refrigerator. Allow to come to room temperature.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add oil and brown the pork belly on both sides 2-3 minutes. Let cool then cut into ½ inch cubes. Set aside

Cook the Beans

  • Prepare whole unpeeled orange by sticking the cloves into it as if it were a pinwheel.
  • Add orange, to beans, plus ham hocks, sausage, pancetta, water, and chicken stock. Beans should be fully submerged.
  • Add bay leaves and cachaca then simmer uncovered for 1 ½ - 2 hours.
  • Remove the meat. Allow to cool slightly then remove the meat from the ham hocks and cut into pieces. Chop up the sausage and pancetta as well. Set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook the bacon rendering the fat. Add the garlic and onions and sauté 2-3 minutes on low heat.
  • Add chopped meat, bacon, onions, and garlic to the pot of beans. Mix in the Trini green seasoning and stir well.
  • Add pork belly to pot of beans and let simmer another 30 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup of orange juice to the beans during last 5 minutes of cooking. Mix in well.
  • Serve.

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Notes

  • Cook it the day before. Like gumbo or chili, feijoada gets better overnight.
  • Reserve some bean liquid. Use it to control thickness without diluting flavor.
  • Skim excess fat halfway through cooking to keep the stew balanced.
  • Finish with citrus. A squeeze of orange or lime right before serving lifts the whole dish.
  • Low heat is the groove. Slow simmering keeps the beans creamy and the pork tender.
  • Pork options can vary depending on preference and what is available. Pork shoulder is a great add.
  • Skim away any fat as the pork cooks in the beans

Nutrition

Calories: 745kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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