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Brazilian Feijoada
A rich and flavorful Brazilian stew made with black beans, assorted pork cuts, and warming spices, served alongside rice and sautéed collard greens. A traditional celebratory comfort food.
Ingredients
- 300 g Dried black beans
- 300 g Pork ribs
- 200 g Smoked pork belly
- 150 g Pork sausage
- 2 medium Onion
- 5 clove Garlic
- 250 g White rice
- 300 g Collard greens
- 400 g Crushed tomatoes
- 2 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 60 ml Peanut oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Soak the black beans overnight in water, or bring to a boil for 10 minutes then let rest for 1 hour. Drain.
Step 2
Cut the meats into chunks. Heat the oil in a large pot, then sear the meats over high heat until browned.
Step 3
Add the diced onion and garlic, cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the drained beans, crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, and cumin.
Step 5
Cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Step 6
Meanwhile, cook the rice and sauté the collard greens in a pan with a little oil.
Step 7
Season the feijoada with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with the rice and sautéed greens.