Smoked Pork and Black Bean Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A hearty Brazilian stew featuring tender smoked pork and black beans simmered with aromatic vegetables. This Brazilian recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs Dried black beans, Smoked pork shoulder, Smoked bacon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 cup Dried black beans
• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes Smoked pork shoulder
• 4 oz, diced Smoked bacon
• 1 medium, chopped Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 medium, diced Carrot
• 2 stalks, diced Celery
• 1 medium, diced Tomato
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 1 cup dried black beans in cold water overnight, then drain and rinse.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, combine drained beans, 1 lb smoked pork shoulder cubes, 4 oz diced bacon, 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 diced carrot, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1 diced tomato. Add 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove pork shoulder, shred, and return to pot. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to meld flavors.