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Brazilian Feijoada: 5 Secrets to This Comforting Stew

Brazilian Feijoada
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Feijoada is Brazil’s national dish — a rich, smoky, and comforting black bean stew simmered with pork, sausage, garlic, and spices. It’s a hearty, one-pot meal perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) dried black beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 lb (450g) pork shoulder or stew meat, cut into chunks
  • ½ lb (225g) chorizo or linguica sausage, sliced
  • ½ lb (225g) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth (960ml)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Cooked white rice and orange slices, for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse and soak black beans overnight in cold water. Drain before cooking.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add pork shoulder pieces and cook until lightly browned. Stir in tomato paste and smoked paprika; cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the sliced sausages, drained beans, bay leaves, and broth. Mix well.
  5. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 2–2½ hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and meat is soft.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves.
  7. Spoon over fluffy rice and garnish with orange slices or sautéed greens.

Notes

  • Serve with cooked white rice and orange slices.

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