Feijoada: The Ultimate Brazilian Sunday Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Feijoada: The Ultimate Brazilian Sunday Bean Stew Recipe
Total time: 3 hrs 52 mins
Ingredients: 8 quarts water, divided; 2 pounds dried black beans, rinsed; 4 bay leaves; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 pound dried beef, cut into pieces; 0.5 pound smoked pork ribs; 2 unsalted pig's feet; 1 smoked sausage, cut into pieces; 1 pound spicy sausage, cut into pieces; 0.5 pound bacon, cut into large pieces; 0.25 pound pork belly, cut in half; 1 unsalted pig's ear, cut into thirds; 2 unsalted pig's tails; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 0.5 pound bacon, cut into small pieces; 2 onions, chopped; 2 bunches fresh parsley, chopped

Experience the authentic taste of Brazil with this traditional feijoada recipe, made with black beans, a variety of pork cuts, and smoked sausage. Serve it with white rice and collard greens for a complete Brazilian feast. If collard greens are hard to find, kale makes an excellent substitute.

Total time3 hrs 52 mins
Prep time45 mins
Cook time3 hrs 7 mins
Yield10 servings, 10

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Instructions

In a large pot, combine 6 quarts of water, black beans, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for 50 minutes.
In a separate large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add dried beef, pork ribs, and pig's feet. Simmer for about 25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Then, add smoked sausage, spicy sausage, large bacon pieces, pork belly, pig's ear, and pig's tails. Continue to simmer until the meat is tender, approximately 25 minutes.
Combine the meat mixture with the bean mixture and simmer for another 45 minutes to allow the flavors to fully develop.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Transfer the garlic to the bean mixture. Add small bacon pieces to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, around 2 minutes. Add onion and cook until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley.
Add the onion mixture to the bean mixture and simmer until everything is tender, about 25 minutes. Transfer the meat to a serving dish, and pour the beans into a separate serving dish. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 845 kcal
Fat Content: 40 g
Fiber Content: 15 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 2297 mg
Protein Content: 61 g
Cholesterol Content: 155 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 62 g
Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g