Slow-Cooked Brazilian Pork Feijoada with Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

A hearty, slow-cooked pork and black bean stew infused with classic Brazilian regional spices and smoky sausage. This Brazilian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, black beans, dried, onion, diced 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

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup black beans, dried
• 8 oz smoked sausage (chorizo or linguiça), sliced
• 1 large (about 1 cup) onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black beans and soak in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 2 lbs cubed pork shoulder and brown on all sides for 8-10 minutes. Remove pork and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return pork to the pot along with the drained black beans, 8 oz sliced smoked sausage, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp orange zest, 4 cups chicken stock, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 2.5 to 3 hours until pork is tender and beans are creamy.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro just before serving with white rice or crusty bread.