Brazilian Feijoada

By ngteller

Ingredients

• For the crumbs:
• 1 pounds dry black beans, soaked overnight
• 2 quarts water, plus more as needed (add more whenever stew looks too dry)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 smoked pork chops
• 12 oz linguica
• 8 oz Italian sausage
• 4 oz smoked bacon
• 3 oz dried beef
• 1 onion
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp grated orange zest
• 2 tbsp chopped Italian parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Soak beans overnight, add to pot with bay leaf, beef jerky, and any bones
Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until beans are cooked, but very firm
Add onion mixture and meats, and simmer for another hour, or until beans are very soft
Add a splash of water at any point during the cooking if stew looks too dry
Test and add salt near the end, depending on saltiness of meat