Feijoada

Ingredients11

• dried black beans500 g
• pork ribs400 g
• smoked pork sausage300 g
• bacon200 g
• pork shoulder300 g
• onion1
• garlic4 cloves
• bay leaves2
• vegetable oil2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

1. Soak the black beans in cold water overnight, then drain.
2. Cover the beans with fresh water in a large pot and simmer for about 1 hour until nearly tender.
3. Cut the pork ribs, sausage, bacon, and pork shoulder into chunks.
4. Heat the oil in a pan and brown the meats, then add chopped onion and garlic until softened.
5. Add the meats, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the beans.
6. Simmer gently for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beans are creamy and the meats are tender.
7. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with rice.