Feijoada - Brazilian Black Beans With Smoked Meats

Name: Feijoada - Brazilian Black Beans With Smoked Meats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs small black turtle beans; 1/2 lb brazilian dried beef or 1/2 lb beef jerky; 1 ham hock; 1 lb pork ribs; 1 lb smoked chorizo sausage or 1 lb other smoked sausage, spicy; 1 lb beef sirloin or 1 lb smoked pork loin; 1/2 lb slab smoked bacon; 1/2 lb smoked pig (optional) or 1/2 lb beef tongue (optional); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, mashed; 1/3 cup parsley, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs small black turtle beans
1/2 lb brazilian dried beef or 1/2 lb beef jerky
1 ham hock
1 lb pork ribs
1 lb smoked chorizo sausage or 1 lb other smoked sausage, spicy
1 lb beef sirloin or 1 lb smoked pork loin
1/2 lb slab smoked bacon
1/2 lb smoked pig (optional) or 1/2 lb beef tongue (optional)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, mashed
1/3 cup parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper, to taste

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Preparation:
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1.Soak the beans overnight in cold water. In a separate bowl, soak the beef jerky overnight, changing the water 2 or 3 times.
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2.Place the beans in a large pot and cover with water. Add the ham hock and the dried beef. Simmer for 2 hours, or until beans are cooked but firm. Remove the ham hock and discard.
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3.Add the rest of the meats and the bay leaf to the beans and simmer for 30 minutes, adding hot water if necessary to maintain an inch of water over the beans.
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4.Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the onions and garlic until soft and golden. Add the parsley, and season with the cumin and salt and pepper to taste.
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5.Add 3/4 cup of the bean mixture to the skillet and mash the beans with the onions. Add the this mixture back to the beans and meat. Simmer for 30 minutes more.
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6.Remove the meats from the beans and cut them into smaller pieces or thin slices.
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7.Arrange the meats on a platter, grouped by type. Serve the beans in a separate bowl. Serve with Brazilian-style rice, collard greens, pepper sauce and orange slices.

1684

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

136

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs small black turtle beans, 1/2 lb brazilian dried beef or 1/2 lb beef jerky, 1 ham hock, 1 lb pork ribs, and more.

Yes, Feijoada - Brazilian Black Beans With Smoked Meats falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!