

Black bean & meat stew - feijoada
Beef
Ingredients
- - Black Beans : 250g
- - Bacon : 100g
- - Pork Back Ribs : 500g
- - Chorizo : 3
- - Pork Shoulder : 500g
- - Onion : 3 chopped
- - Garlic : 4 Cloves Chopped
- - Chilli Flakes : Pinch
- - Oil : Drizzle
- - Bay Leaf : 2
Instructions
1 - step 1 Heat a large heavy-based saucepan with a fitted lid, add the bacon and fry until crisp.
2 - Remove and keep the oil in the pan.
3 - In batches sear the ribs, sausages and pork shoulder.
4 - Season each batch with salt and pepper.
5 - step 2 Remove the meat and set aside.
6 - Add the onion, garlic and chilli to the pan.
7 - Pour in a little olive oil if it needs more.
8 - Season with salt and pepper and fry for 8 mins or until soft.
9 - step 3 Add the meat, bay leaves, white wine vinegar and drained beans.
10 - Cover with just enough water to cover, about 650ml.
11 - Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a low simmer.
12 - Cover and cook for 2 hrs, or until the beans are soft and the meat is tender.
13 - If there is too much liquid in the pot take the lid off in the last hr.
14 - You can also use a slow cooker on the short method (4 hr) or make a quick version using a pressure cooker in batches for 30 mins each.
15 - Another method is to cook it in the oven for 3-4 hrs at 160C/140C fan/gas 3.
16 - step 4 Serve with rice, a sprinkle of parsley or coriander, hot pepper sauce and orange slices.