FEIJOADA - BRAZILIAN NATIONAL DISH

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs are lower in fat but still tender.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Chicken sausage offers a leaner option.

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often more affordable.

collard greens

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is less expensive and cooks faster.

Soak black beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in pork shoulder and beef brisket; brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Add smoked sausage and chorizo; cook for another 5 minutes.

Pour in the soaked black beans and enough water to cover the mixture.

Add bay leaves and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours until meats are tender.

Stir occasionally and add water as needed to keep it saucy.

Serve with rice, collard greens, and orange slices on the side.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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