Brazilian Feijoada
- by: rodagevan
- Rating:
- Category: Main Course
- Level: Medium
- Total Time: 13 hr 0 mins
1 (12 ounce) package dry black beans, soaked overnight
1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
3 smoked ham hocks
12 ounces diced ham
1/2 pound thickly sliced bacon, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 bay leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1. Heat the oil in a large pot. Add 3/4 cup of chopped onion, green onions, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Pour in the soaked beans and fill with enough water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, or until tender.
2. While beans are cooking, place ham hocks in smaller pot with 1/4 cup of the chopped onion. Cover with water and simmer, until meat pulls off of the bone easily, about 1 hour. Drain and add to the beans.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place ham, bacon, and remaining onion in a baking dish. Bake 15 minutes or until mixture is crispy.
4. Drain the bacon and ham mixture, and add to the beans. Season with bay leaves, coriander, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes more. Stir in chopped cilantro and parsley just before serving.
| Yield: | 8 servings | ||
| Prep Time: | 10 hr 0 mins | ||
| Cook Time: | 3 hr 0 mins | ||
| Ready In: | 3 hr 0 mins | ||
| Category: | Main Course | ||
| Main Ingredient: | Beans & Legumes | ||
| Cooking Method: | Boiling |
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| Nationality: | Brazil | ||
| Special Diet: | Egg Free | Lactose Free | |
| Recipe Tags: | beef | pork | beans |
Chef's Note & Story
This dish is not something that you wake up and decide to make. There's gotta be some planning before cooking.
If you are short on time go ahead and soak the beans in HOT water. That will soften them much quicker.
Add your own twist to your Feijoada!
Welcome to Brazil!
