Ingredients for - Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)
How to cook deliciously - Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)
1. Stage
Soak the beans in hot water: Pour boiling water over the black beans and let them sit while you prepare the rest of the stew.
2. Stage
Brown the pork shoulder: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the pork shoulder. When the meat has browned, remove the meat from the pot, set aside.
3. Stage
Brown the onions and add garlic: Add the onions to the pot. Brown them, stirring occasionally, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Sprinkle a little salt over the onions and add the garlic. Stir well and sauté 2 more minutes.
4. Stage
Add the meat, bay leaves, and water: Add back the pork shoulder and the other meats. Add enough water to cover all ingredients. Add the bay leaves, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook gently for 1 hour.
5. Stage
Add the soaked black beans: Drain the black beans from their soaking liquid and add them to the stew. Simmer gently, covered, until the beans are tender, about an hour and a half.
6. Stage
Add the tomatoes: Add the tomatoes, stir well and taste for salt, adding if it's needed. Simmer this, uncovered, until the meat begins to fall off the ham hock, which will probably take 2 to 3 hours. Serve with white rice and hot sauce. A classic side dish would be sautéed collard greens .
