Feijoada-Style Black Bean Stew with Pork and Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A hearty Brazilian-style black bean stew slow-cooked with tender pork shoulder and smoky sausage for rich, comforting flavors. This Brazilian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs dried black beans, water, pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 pound dried black beans
• 8 cups water
• 1 pound pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 strip orange peel (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 pound dried black beans thoroughly and soak them in cold water for at least 8 hours or overnight; drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large heavy pot, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 1 pound cubed pork shoulder and 8 ounces sliced smoked sausage; brown the meat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until edges are nicely seared.
4. Step 4: Add the soaked black beans, 8 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 strip orange peel (optional), 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours until beans and pork are tender and stew is thickened.
5. Step 5: Remove bay leaves and orange peel. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving for a fresh herbal finish.