Best Brazilian Black Bean And Pork Stew Recipes

PORK AND BLACK BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, stir in garlic and onion, and cook a few minutes until the onion softens and turns translucent. Remove the onion, and place into a saucepan. Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into the skillet, and place over medium-high heat. Add cubed pork, and cook until well browned.
• Meanwhile, pour 3/4 of the black beans along with 1/4 cup water into the bowl of a blender, and pulse until finely chopped, but not quite smooth. Pour whole beans and bean puree into saucepan along with pork cubes, chicken stock, chorizo, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

BRAZILIAN PORK & BLACK BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse, discarding soaking liquid., In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine beans with the next 9 ingredients. Add water; cook, covered, on low until meat and beans are tender, 7-9 hours., Remove pork ribs and ham hock. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones and bay leaves. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Serve with hot cooked rice. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

BRAZILIAN BLACK BEAN AND PORK STEW

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet over med-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in onion, tomato paste, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and coriander; cook until onions are softened and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.
• Stir in water, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker.
• Stir broth, beans, kielbasa, and bay leaves into slow cooker.
• Season pork with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker.
• Cover and cook until pork is tender, 9-11 hours on LOW or 5-7 hours on HIGH.
• Let stew settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
• Discard bay leaves (adjust stew consistency with additional broth if needed).
• Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve with Brazilian Hot sauce.

BRAZILIAN FEIJOADA (PORK AND BLACK BEAN STEW)

Steps:

• Set out a large bowl. Chop the dried beef slices into small pieces. Place them in a bowl along with the dried beans. Pour 8 cups of boiling water over the beans and let them soak for at least 1 hour, but up to several hours.
• Chop the pork roast into 1 inch chunks, reserving the bone to simmer in the stew. (You can also use boneless pork roast and a hambone for extra flavor!) Slice the kielbasa into ½ inch slices.
• Once the beans and dried beef have soaked, set a large 7-8 quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the chorizo and brown for 2-3 minutes. Then add in the pork chunks and kielbasa. Sauté for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Move the meat to the sides of the pot and add in the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté another 3-4 minutes to soften.
• Now add in the tomatoes, bay leaves, and crushed red pepper, along with the soaked beans, beef, and bean water.
• Cover and simmer on medium-low for 3+ hours, or until the beans are soft. (Cook time is determined by how long the beans previously soaked.) Open the lid and stir every 30 minutes or so. If the stew seems to thicken before the beans are fully cooked, add in another 1-2 cups water.
• Meanwhile, prepare the garnishes. Once the beans are soft and silky, turn off the heat.
• Serve warm, topped with shredded greens, sliced oranges, hot sauce, and rice if desired.