Brazilian Feijoada with Pork Hocks and Black Beans

Name: Brazilian Feijoada with Pork Hocks and Black Beans
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork hocks; 1 lb pork belly; 1 lb Portuguese sausage; 1 lb smoked ham hock; 1 lb dried black beans; 4 cups water; 2 onions; 4 cloves garlic; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon black pepper; Salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 orange; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon vinegar

A traditional and hearty Brazilian stew

Brazilian Feijoada is a rich and flavorful dish made with pork hocks, black beans, and an array of spices. It’s the ultimate comfort meal steeped in Brazilian culture.

4 h 30 min
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Feijoada

2 lbs pork hocks

cleaned and halved

1 lb pork belly

cut into large chunks

1 lb Portuguese sausage

sliced

1 lb smoked ham hock

1 lb dried black beans

soaked overnight

4 cups water

2 onions

chopped

4 cloves garlic

minced

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon black pepper

Salt

to taste

For the Seasoning Base

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 orange

sliced

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

2 tablespoons soy sauce

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon vinegar

Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Make Marinade

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and vinegar.

Coat the Pork

Add pork hocks and pork belly, making sure each piece is well-coated.

Refrigerate

Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preparing the Black Beans

Drain and Rinse Beans

Drain and rinse the soaked black beans.

Simmer Beans

In a large pot, place black beans, water, bay leaves, and ham hock. Bring to a simmer and cook until beans are tender, about 1.5–2 hours.

Don't add salt until beans are tender to prevent toughening. Add a touch of vinegar while simmering to maintain their black color.

Cooking Process

Sauté Aromatics

Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.

Brown Meats

Add marinated pork, sausage, and smoked ham hock to the pot. Cook until browned.

Simmer Stew

Add cooked beans with their cooking liquid, sliced orange, and bay leaves to the pot. Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Plating & Serving