Brazilian Feijoada

Brazil’s national black-bean stew slow-simmered with pork cuts.

Ingredients

• 1.1 lb black beans, soaked
• 10 oz smoked sausage
• 10 oz pork belly or ribs
• 1 onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• to serve orange, rice, collards

Steps

1. Simmer soaked beans with pork, sausage, and bay leaves.
2. Cook low 2–3 hours until beans are very tender.
3. Sauté onion and garlic; stir into the pot and simmer 30 minutes.
4. Season with salt and adjust thickness with water if needed.
5. Serve with white rice, collard greens, and orange slices.