Hearty Brazilian Black Bean and Pork Stew (Feijoada)

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

A rich and comforting black bean stew simmered with pork sausage and smoky bacon, embodying Brazil’s beloved national dish. This Brazilian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs dried black beans, bacon, large onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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
• 8 oz, sliced smoked pork sausage (chorizo or linguiça)
• 4 oz, diced bacon
• 1, chopped large onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 1 lb dried black beans in cold water overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat, add 4 oz diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced smoked pork sausage and sauté together with bacon for 4 minutes until browned and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 chopped large onion and 4 minced garlic cloves; cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
5. Step 5: Add the drained black beans, 8 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp orange zest to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
6. Step 6: Cover partially and let stew cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until beans are tender and the stew is thickened, stirring occasionally.
7. Step 7: Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed, remove bay leaves, and serve hot with white rice and chopped fresh parsley.