Feijoada à portuguesa pork and bean stew
A slow stew of pork, chorizo and kidney beans in a rich tomato sauce, made for mopping up with bread.
- Time2 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.15 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
Brown the pork in the oil in a large casserole over a high heat for 8 minutes, then remove.
8 min - 2
Cook the chorizo, onion, carrot and garlic in the same pot for 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato purée and paprika for 1 minute.
8 min - 3
Return the pork, add the tomatoes, bay and water, bring to a simmer, cover and cook gently for 1 hour 15 minutes.
75 min - 4
Stir in the beans and cabbage and cook for 15 minutes until the pork is tender and the sauce is thick.
15 min - 5
Season to taste and serve in deep bowls.
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