Feijoada

Ingredients

• 1 kg black (turtle) beansFind in the shop →
• 1.5 kg pork: ribs, shoulder, trotter or tailFind in the shop →
• 400 g chorizo or smoked sausageFind in the shop →
• 2 onions, 1 head of garlic, bay leavesFind in the shop →
• White rice, oranges, sautéed collard greensFind in the shop →
• Toasted cassava flour (farofa)Find in the shop →

Method

1. Soak the beans overnight; desalt any salted meats.
2. Cook the beans with the bay leaves in plenty of water for 1 hour.
3. Brown the meats in pieces and the chorizo, then add them to the beans.
4. Fry the onions and garlic, add a ladle of beans, mash and return to the pot.
5. Simmer 1 h 30 over low heat until the sauce is thick and the meats are tender.
6. Serve with rice, sautéed greens, farofa and orange wedges.