Ingredients
Family portion- 3 cups Dried black beans (soaked overnight)
- 16 cups Water or unsalted stock
- 600 g Pork ribs, cut
- 400 g Pork shoulder, cubed
- 300 g Linguiça or chorizo
- 8 slices Bacon
- 2 Onions, chopped
- 8 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 Bay leaves
- 4 Orange peel strips (optional)
- to taste Salt & black pepper
- as desired Orange slices, farofa, collard greens (for serving)
Instructions
- 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.