Spicy Brazilian Feijoada with Black Beans and Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

A hearty and smoky stew from Brazil, combining black beans with tender pork cuts and a blend of warming spices. This Brazilian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 145 minutes, pairs black beans, pork shoulder, smoked sausage 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
• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 8 oz, sliced smoked sausage
• 4 oz, diced bacon
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1, zest and juice orange
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 6 cups water
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 2 cups dried black beans and soak them overnight in cold water.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 oz diced bacon and sauté for 5 minutes until crisp and rendered fat is fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large finely chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cooking for 4 minutes until softened and aromatic.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 lb cubed pork shoulder and 8 oz sliced smoked sausage, browning the meat for 6-7 minutes until edges are caramelized.
5. Step 5: Drain soaked black beans and add them to the pot along with 6 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp paprika, zest and juice of 1 orange. Bring to a boil.
6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and the stew thickens.
7. Step 7: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.