Feijoada
feijoada
Ingredients: Dried black beans (soaked overnight) (3/4 cup), Water or unsalted stock (4 cups), Pork ribs, cut (150 g), Pork shoulder, cubed (100 g), Linguiça or chorizo (75 g), Bacon (2 slices), Onion, chopped (1/2), Garlic, minced (2 cloves), Bay leaf (1), Orange peel strip (optional) (1), Salt & black pepper (to taste), Orange slices, farofa, collard greens (for serving) (as desired)
Step 1: Drain soaked beans; cover with fresh water/stock, add bay leaf and orange peel. Simmer.
Step 2: Brown bacon and sausage; add to beans. Sear ribs and pork shoulder; add to pot.
Step 3: Sauté onion and garlic; add. Simmer gently 2–3 hours until beans creamy and meats tender.
Step 4: Skim fat; season. Adjust thickness by reducing or adding water.
Step 5: Serve with rice, farofa, collards, and orange slices.