Black Bean Feijoada with Smoked Sausage and Pork

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A hearty Brazilian black bean stew slow-cooked with smoked sausage, pork shoulder, and fragrant spices, perfect for a comforting meal. This brazilian-inspired pork ready in about 165 minutes pairs black beans, water, pork shoulder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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

• 2 cups, dried black beans
• 8 cups water
• 1 pound, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 8 ounces, sliced smoked sausage (chorizo or kielbasa)
• 4 ounces, diced bacon
• 1 large, chopped onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon, chopped orange peel (fresh, no white pith)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup, chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 2 cups dried black beans and soak them in water overnight. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 ounces diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-6 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot; sauté for 5 minutes until softened and aromatic.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 pound cubed pork shoulder and 8 ounces sliced smoked sausage. Brown the meats for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Add the soaked black beans, 8 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon chopped orange peel, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered for 2 to 2.5 hours until beans and pork are tender and stew thickens.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving with white rice and orange slices.