Skillet Feijoada with Black Beans and Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

A hearty Brazilian stew featuring tender pork simmered with black beans and smoky spices, perfect for a comforting meal. This Brazilian recipe, ready in about 145 minutes, pairs black beans, water, pork shoulder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, 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
• 6 cups water
• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 8 oz, sliced smoked sausage
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black beans and soak in cold water for 4 hours, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 lb cubed pork shoulder and sauté for 6-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced smoked sausage, 1 diced medium onion, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot; sauté for 4 minutes until the onion softens and the mixture is fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in the soaked black beans, 6 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 2 hours until beans and pork are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp orange zest and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove bay leaves and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.