Feijoada – Brazilian Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Feijoada – Brazilian Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely dicedc; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 6 slices of smoky bacon; 1 pound pork shoulder, large cubes; 1 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight; 1 chorizo sausage links, sliced; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and then finely ground; 1 pinch dried chili flake to taste, optional; enough water or stock to cover; 1 splash rice vinegar to serve; 1 splash olive oil

Servings: persons

1 onion, finely dicedc
5 cloves garlic, minced
6 slices of smoky bacon
1 pound pork shoulder, large cubes
1 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight
1 chorizo sausage links, sliced
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and then finely ground
1 pinch dried chili flake to taste, optional
enough water or stock to cover
1 splash rice vinegar to serve
1 splash olive oil

1
in a pan with a bit of olive oil saute the onions until translucent season with salt, add in the garlic and coriander seed to warm through. add the entire onion and garlic saute to the bottom of crock pot.
2
return pan to stove top and cook the bacon until crispy. pull bacon out and crumble. add to onion/garlic mixture in crock pot. (though, it can be added at the end, prior to eating. up to you).
3
drain off excess bacon fat, but reserving enough fat to cover pan (about 1-2 TBL) and brown the pork cubes on all sides. add pork cubes to crock pot.
4
saute the chorizo sausage, just to give it crisp edges. add to crock pot.
5
add soaked beans to crock pot, discarding the soaking water.
6
add the bay leaf and smattering of dried chili flakes, if using.
7
add water or stock to cover.
8
put crock pot on high until beans are soft, about 4 hours.
9
serve over plain rice with splash of rice vinegar and side of clementine slices.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, finely dicedc, 5 cloves garlic, minced, 6 slices of smoky bacon, 1 pound pork shoulder, large cubes, and more.

Yes, Feijoada – Brazilian Bean Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Feijoada – Brazilian Bean Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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