Feijoada
Brazil's national dish: black beans simmered slowly with smoky pork and sausage until thick and glossy.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.93 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Drain the soaked beans and put them in a large heavy pan with the water, the smoked pork, the ribs and the bay leaves. Bring to the boil, skim off any foam, then simmer gently for 1 hour 15 minutes.
75 min - 2
Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the chorizo for 4 minutes until it gives up its red oil. Add the onions and cook for 8 minutes until soft and golden.
8 min - 3
Add the garlic and pepper and cook for 1 minute, then tip everything into the beans.
- 4
Simmer for another 45 minutes, uncovered, stirring now and then, until the beans are soft and the broth is thick. Mash a ladle of beans against the side of the pan to thicken it more.
45 min - 5
Cook the rice in boiling water for 12 minutes, then drain.
12 min - 6
Serve the feijoada in bowls over rice with a wedge of orange on the side.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.