Baked Feijoada-Style Black Bean Casserole with Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A comforting Brazilian-style casserole combining black beans, smoky pork, and savory spices baked to meld flavors in one hearty dish. This Brazilian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, pairs black beans (dry), water, pork shoulder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup black beans (dry)
• 4 cups water
• 8 oz, sliced smoked pork sausage (chorizo or linguiça)
• 8 oz, cubed pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 diced large onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse and soak 1 cup dry black beans in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse again.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, combine the soaked black beans with 4 cups fresh water, 2 bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour until beans are tender.
3. Step 3: While beans cook, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced large onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 8 oz cubed pork shoulder and 8 oz sliced smoked pork sausage to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the pork is browned.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin, cooking for 2 minutes to develop flavors.
6. Step 6: Drain the cooked beans, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Combine beans, pork mixture, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and reserved bean liquid in a baking dish.
7. Step 7: Bake uncovered at 350°F for 45 minutes until bubbling and thickened. Remove bay leaves, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and serve with white rice or collard greens.