Feijoada: A Little Taste of Brazil!

Few dishes capture the heart of Brazilian cuisine quite like Feijoada!

For us Brazilians, Feijoada is so much more than just a meal. It’s about getting together, sharing good food, having a laugh and enjoying those special moments around the table.

Made with black beans, a selection of pork cuts and a blend of traditional seasonings, it’s slowly cooked until all the flavours come together to create that rich, comforting taste we know and love.

And of course, no Feijoada is complete without its traditional sides: fluffy white rice, sautéed collard greens, crispy farofa, fresh orange slices and plenty of love!

Living here in Ireland, sometimes it’s the simplest things that make us miss home the most. And enjoying a good plate of Feijoada is one of those things that takes us straight back to Brazil, even if just for a moment.

It brings back memories, reminds us of home and gives us the chance to share a little piece of our culture with everyone around us.

Because Feijoada isn't just food. It's tradition, memories, family and a whole lot of love.

A little taste of Brazil, wherever you are!

Traditional Brazilian Feijoada

A classic Brazilian dish made with black beans, smoked meats and traditional seasonings, slowly cooked to create a rich, hearty and comforting meal. Perfect for sharing with family and friends!

Ingredients

SERVES 6

• 500 g black beans

• 300 g pork ribs

• 200 g smoked sausage (calabresa or chorizo)

• 200 g smoked bacon

• 300 g pork shoulder, diced

• 1 onion, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Water, as needed

To Serve

• White rice

• Farofa (toasted cassava flour)

• Sautéed collard greens (couve)

• Fresh orange slices

• Brazilian vinaigrette (optional)

Method

1. Prepare the beans

Soak the black beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain and rinse well before cooking.

2. Prepare the meat

Cut the pork ribs, pork shoulder, bacon and smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces.

3. Start cooking the beans

Place the beans in a large pot with fresh water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.

4. Add the meats

Add the pork ribs, pork shoulder, bacon and sausage. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for approximately 1½–2½ hours, or until the beans and meat are tender. Add more water if necessary.

5. Prepare the seasoning

In a separate pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.

6. Bring everything together

Add the onion and garlic mixture to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper. Continue simmering until the broth becomes rich and slightly thick.

7. Serve and enjoy!

Serve hot with white rice, farofa, sautéed collard greens and fresh orange slices. Add Brazilian vinaigrette if desired.