Feijoada-Style Black Bean Stew with Pork Shoulder

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

Rich and hearty black bean stew slow-cooked with tender pork shoulder and smoked sausage, seasoned with traditional Brazilian spices. This Brazilian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs dried black beans, pork shoulder, smoked sausage 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

• 1 lb dried black beans
• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 8 oz, sliced smoked sausage
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 strip orange peel
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 8 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 lb dried black beans and soak them overnight in cold water to reduce cooking time.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb cubed pork shoulder and sauté for 8-10 minutes until browned on all sides.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Drain the soaked beans and add them to the pot along with 8 cups water, 8 oz sliced smoked sausage, 2 bay leaves, and 1 strip of orange peel. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 2 to 2.5 hours until beans and pork are tender and the stew thickens.
5. Step 5: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves and orange peel before serving. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve with white rice.