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Feijoada

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A traditional Portuguese dish, feijoada is a hearty and flavorful stew, perfect for cold days.

Feijoada

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⏱️ 20 min prep + 120 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 1 kg of feijoada beans
  • 500 g of pork ribs
  • 300 g of pancetta
  • 200 g of smoked bacon
  • 2 onions
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 red peppers
  • 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon of cane sugar
  • 1 liter of meat broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. In a large pot, cook the feijoada beans with the meat broth for about 1 hour or until they are tender.
  2. In a skillet, cook the pancetta and pork ribs on medium heat for 20 minutes, until they are well cooked.
  3. Add the red peppers and onions, chopped, and cook for another 10 minutes.
  4. Add the smoked bacon and lamb, and cook for another 10 minutes.
  5. Add the bean broth and seasonings, stir well, and let it simmer for 1 hour on medium heat.
  6. Serve the feijoada in a serving dish, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, accompanied by roasted meats and a salad.

The story

Feijoada is a Brazilian dish with roots in African and Portuguese cuisines, brought to Brazil by the Portuguese in the 17th century.

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