Feijoada-Style Brazilian Black Bean and Pork Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A hearty and smoky black bean stew with tender pork cuts simmered with spices, garlic, and orange zest, a Brazilian comfort classic. This brazilian-inspired pork ready in about 140 minutes pairs black beans, pork shoulder, bacon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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, soaked overnight black beans
• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 8 oz, sliced smoked sausage (such as chorizo or kielbasa)
• 4 oz, chopped bacon
• 1 large, diced onion
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cups water
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Drain and rinse 1 lb black beans soaked overnight. Set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large heavy pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 oz chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb cubed pork shoulder and 8 oz sliced smoked sausage to the pot. Brown the meat on all sides for 7 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 large diced onion and 5 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add the drained black beans, 6 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 tbsp orange zest, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the stew before serving with white rice and orange slices.