Portuguese Feijoada With Lima Beans Recipe

Name: Portuguese Feijoada With Lima Beans Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry lg. lima beans, picked over and washed; 6 c. cool water; 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp. lard or possibly 2 ounce. slab bacon; 3 or possibly 4 lg. onions, minced; 4 carrots, sliced about 1/4 inch thick; 3 lg. garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 pound piece smoked ham; 1/4 pound prosciutto; 1/4 pound whole Italian sweet sausage; 1/4 pound whole Italian warm sausage; 1/4 pound piece pepperoni; 3 lg. parsley branches; 2 lg. bay leaves; 1 pound can whole tomatoes, liquid removed and coarsely minced; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Servings: persons

1 pound dry lg. lima beans, picked over and washed
6 c. cool water
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. lard or possibly 2 ounce. slab bacon
3 or possibly 4 lg. onions, minced
4 carrots, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
3 lg. garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 pound piece smoked ham
1/4 pound prosciutto
1/4 pound whole Italian sweet sausage
1/4 pound whole Italian warm sausage
1/4 pound piece pepperoni
3 lg. parsley branches
2 lg. bay leaves
1 pound can whole tomatoes, liquid removed and coarsely minced
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1
Place the beans in a pot, add in the cool water, and soak overnight.
2
Heat the oil and lard in a large, heavy kettle.
3
Add in the onions, carrots and garlic and saute/fry over moderate heat 12-15 min, stirring.
4
Reduce heat to low.
5
Cover and steam vegetables 20 min.
6
Add in the beans and their soaking liquid, the ham, prosciutto, 3 sausages, parsley, bay leaves and tomatoes.
7
Bring to simmer.
8
Cover and simmer 40 min or possibly till the beans are hard tender.
9
Remove ham, prosciutto, and sausages and cut them into bite-size pcs.
10
Return to kettle.
11
Add in white pepper, black pepper and cayenne.
12
Stir well and cover.
13
Cook another 1 1/2 hrs or possibly till beans are done, stirring every 30 min and adding a little water to prevent scorching.
14
Remove bay leaves before serving.
15
Serve in deep soup plates.

516

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dry lg. lima beans, picked over and washed, 6 c. cool water, 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp. lard or possibly 2 ounce. slab bacon, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Feijoada With Lima Beans Recipe 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!