Feijoada-Style Black Bean Stew with Pork Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

A hearty and flavorful black bean stew slow-cooked with smoky pork sausage and spices, inspired by Brazil’s national dish. This Brazilian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs dried black beans, water, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 dried black beans
• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces smoked pork sausage (linguiça)
• 4 slices, chopped bacon slices
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp, grated (optional) orange peel
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black beans and soak in water for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add 4 chopped bacon slices and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced smoked pork sausage to the pot and sauté for 4-5 minutes until browned and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
5. Step 5: Add soaked black beans, 4 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp grated orange peel if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until beans are tender and stew thickens.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaves, stir in reserved crispy bacon, and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy with steamed white rice and sautéed collard greens for a full Brazilian experience.