Brazil

Feijoada (Black Bean Stew)


-1 lb. dry black beans
-4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
-1 lb. pork shoulder, cut into chunks
-2 large onions, sliced
-1 head of garlic, peeled and chopped
-1 lb. carne seca or corned beef, cut into chunks
-1/2 lb. fresh sausages, such as chorizo or Italian sausage
-1 lb. smoked sausage, such as linguica or kielbasa
-1 smoked ham hock or shank
-3-4 bay leaves
-Water
-1 14.5 oz. can crushed tomatoes
-Salt


1. Soak beans in hot water while you prepare the rest of the stew.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the pork shoulder. Remove from pot, set aside.

3. Add the onions to the pot. Brown them, stirring occasionally, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Sprinkle a little salt over the onions and add the garlic. Stir well and sauté 2 more minutes.

4. Add back the pork shoulder, and the other meats and add enough water to cover. Add the bay leaves, cover and bring to a simmer. Cook gently for 1 hour.

5. Drain the black beans and add to the stew. Simmer gently, covered, until the beans are tender, about an hour and a half.

6. Add the tomatoes, stir well and add salt to taste. Simmer uncovered, until the meat begins to fall off the ham hock, probably 2-3 hours. Serve with white rice and hot sauce, and desired sides.

Source: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/feijoada_brazilian_black_bean_stew/