Black bean & meat stew - feijoada

Preparar

1. 🥄step 1

Cocinar

1. 🔥Heat a large heavy-based saucepan with a fitted lid, add the bacon and fry until crisp.

Pasos

1. 🧂Remove and keep the oil in the pan.
2. 🍳In batches sear the ribs, sausages and pork shoulder.

Preparar

1. 🍳Season each batch with salt and pepper.

Pasos

1. 🫇step 2
2. 🍽️Remove the meat and set aside.
3. 🌿Add the onion, garlic and chilli to the pan.
4. ✨Pour in a little olive oil if it needs more.

Preparar

1. 🍽️Season with salt and pepper and fry for 8 mins or until soft.

Pasos

1. 🌿step 3
2. ✨Add the meat, bay leaves, white wine vinegar and drained beans.
3. 🥄Cover with just enough water to cover, about 650ml.

Cocinar

1. ✨Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a low simmer.
2. 🥄Cover and cook for 2 hrs, or until the beans are soft and the meat is tender.

Pasos

1. 🥄If there is too much liquid in the pot take the lid off in the last hr.

Cocinar

1. 🔥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.
2. 🧂Another method is to cook it in the oven for 3-4 hrs at 160C/140C fan/gas 3.

Pasos

1. 🧂step 4

Preparar

1. 🍳Serve with rice, a sprinkle of parsley or coriander, hot pepper sauce and orange slices.