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Hearty Brazilian Feijoada Black Bean Stew

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A robust and comforting Brazilian black bean stew with smoky sausage, pork shoulder, and a touch of citrus brightness. Perfect for family meals and cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dried black beans (about 400g), soaked overnight
  • 1 pound (450g) smoked kielbasa or chorizo, sliced
  • 1 pound (450g) pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 4 ounces (115g) bacon, diced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 orange, juiced (reserve zest)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • About 4 cups (1 liter) water or broth
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 cups dried black beans and soak them overnight in plenty of water. For a quick soak, boil beans for 2 minutes, then soak for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before cooking.
  2. Cut 1 pound pork shoulder into 1-inch chunks. Slice 1 pound smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. Dice 4 ounces bacon and set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving fat in the pot.
  4. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  5. Add pork shoulder chunks and brown on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.
  6. Add smoked sausage slices and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Drain soaked beans and add to the pot. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Toss to coat.
  8. Pour in about 4 cups water or broth until ingredients are just covered. Add bay leaves.
  9. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed.
  10. About 15 minutes before the end of cooking, stir in the juice and zest of 1 orange.
  11. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste. Stir in reserved crispy bacon.
  12. Let stew rest off heat for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.

Notes

Soak beans overnight for best results or use quick soak method if short on time. Brown meats well for deeper flavor. Simmer low and slow to avoid tough meat and bursting beans. Add orange juice and zest near the end to brighten the stew. Add a pinch of baking soda early if beans are not softening, but use sparingly to avoid flavor loss.

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Keywords: feijoada, Brazilian stew, black bean stew, smoked sausage, pork shoulder, comfort food, easy feijoada recipe

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