Feijoada: Traditional Brasilian Stew Recipe

Name: Feijoada: Traditional Brasilian Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound black beans, dried - not from a tin; 1 pound salted pork ribs; 1 pound salted bacon; 8 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped; 2 large smoked sausages, cut into big chunks; 1 pound smoked pork ribs, cut into pieces; 1 pound smoked bacon, cut into chunks; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 5 bay leaves; Cooked rice, orange slices, spring greens, as accompaniment

Servings: persons

1 pound black beans, dried - not from a tin
1 pound salted pork ribs
1 pound salted bacon
8 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped
2 large smoked sausages, cut into big chunks
1 pound smoked pork ribs, cut into pieces
1 pound smoked bacon, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
5 bay leaves
Cooked rice, orange slices, spring greens, as accompaniment

1
Soak the beans in cold water overnight, making sure they are completely covered.
2
Also soak the salted ribs and bacon in cold water overnight.
3
Drain the beans and put them into a large saucepan of cold water.
4
Bring to the boil over medium heat, then simmer for 30 minutes until tender.
5
Rinse the soaked salted ribs and bacon well, add to the beans and cook for 30 minutes over a medium heat.
6
Heat a very large saucepan and pour in the olive oil so it covers the bottom.
7
Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened.
8
Add the sausages, smoked ribs and bacon, pepper and bay leaves.
9
Pour in the cooked beans and meat and top up with water.
10
Simmer for about 1 hour, until the meat falls off the bone.
11
Serve the Feijoada with boiled white rice, slices of orange, and very finely sliced spring greens fried in olive oil with finely chopped onion and garlic.

1944

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 pound black beans, dried - not from a tin, 1 pound salted pork ribs, 1 pound salted bacon, 8 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Feijoada: Traditional Brasilian 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.

Feijoada: Traditional Brasilian Stew

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