Feijoada Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 0 MinCooking Time3 Hr 30 Min
Ready In4 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Black beans1 pound, dried
 Cold water6 Cup (16 tbs)
 Warm water6 Cup (16 tbs)
 Warm water5 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 small smoked beef or pork tongue
 1/2 pound pork loin, in one piece
 1 pound smoked sausage, in links
 Ham4 Ounce, cubed
 Onion1 Large, chopped
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), chopped
 Tomatoes2 Large, diced
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, chopped
 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red chili peppers

Directions

MAKING
1) Wash the beans well.
2) In a large pot, add the beans, 6 cups cold water, allow to boil for 2 min; cover and allow to stand for 1/2 hr, drain well.
3) Add 6 cups warm water to the pot and simmer covered for 1/2 hr,
drain well.
4) Add 5 cups warm water to the pot with the tongue, simmer covered for 1 hr; add the pork loin, smoked sausage and ham,
simmer covered for 1/2 hr.
5) Remove the tongue, skin the tongue and return it to the pot; remove 1 cup beans and mash them, return the beans to the pot.
6) Add the onion, garlic, tomato, parsley and crushed chili peppers, add warm water if required and simmer for 40 min.

SERVING
7) Serve the beans in a soup tureen with the steamed rice and steamed swiss chard.
alongwith the hot chili pepper sauce and a plate of orange slices.
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