Slow-Cooked Black Bean and Pork Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

Brazil’s iconic hearty black bean stew simmered with a variety of pork cuts and smoky sausage for rich, comforting flavors. This Brazilian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs black beans (dried), water, pork shoulder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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 black beans (dried)
• 8 cups water
• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 8 oz, sliced smoked sausage (linguiça or chorizo)
• 6 oz, diced bacon
• 1 large, chopped onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1, peeled and quartered orange
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 lb dried black beans and soak in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain before cooking.
2. Step 2: In a large heavy pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 6 oz diced bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb pork shoulder cubes and 8 oz sliced smoked sausage to the pot. Brown the meat on all sides for 6-7 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 large chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
5. Step 5: Add the soaked black beans, 8 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 peeled and quartered orange, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil.
6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally until beans are very tender and the stew thickens.
7. Step 7: Remove orange quarters and bay leaves. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving with rice.