Feijoada

Name: Feijoada
Prep time: 200 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 kilo black beans, washed; 500 grams dried meat; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 250 grams pork loin, in 3 cm cubes; 1 white onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic; 1 serrano chile, cut in half; 500 grams smoked ham, in pieces; 500 grams Spanish chorizo, cut into pieces; 500 grams pork ribs, separated; 2 oranges; hot sauces; white rice, for garnish

Deborah Dana

Feijoada is a typical dish from Brazil made with different types of pork and black beans. Historically, this dish was made to make the most out of the leftovers from the pig, but today it is considered a gourmet delicacy.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 04-11-2010

Preparation

3h 20 mins

Medium

Feijoada is started a day in advance. The beans are placed in a deep dish with cold water and left to soak in the refrigerator overnight. In another deep container, soak the dried meat and let it soak overnight as well. The next day, in a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cubed pork, onion, garlic, and season with pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the ham, chorizo, ribs, and dried meat to the pot. Add the beans and enough water to cover all the ingredients. Allow the mixture to boil, reduce to low heat, cover, and cook for 2 hours. Add more water during cooking if necessary. With a spoon, mash approximately 1 cup of the beans for the consistency of the dish. Season the dish with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve.