One-Pot Feijoada with Black Beans and Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

Hearty Brazilian black bean stew slow-cooked with tender pork shoulder and smoky sausage. This Brazilian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs black beans, water, pork shoulder, cubed 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

• 2 cups dried black beans
• 8 cups water
• 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
• 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 orange, sliced (optional garnish)

The pan we’d use for this → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 2 cups dried black beans and soak them in water for at least 4 hours or overnight; drain before cooking.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs cubed pork shoulder and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pork and sauté for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 8 oz sliced smoked sausage, 2 bay leaves, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Add the soaked, drained black beans along with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans and pork are tender and the stew thickens.
6. Step 6: Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
7. Step 7: Serve hot garnished with orange slices for a traditional touch.