Feijoada Completa
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 - 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 10 cups (2.5 L) water
- 4 cups (1 L) black beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 2 pounds (900 g) linguica (Portuguese sausage) or Italian sausage
- 2 pounds (900 g) corned beef, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) cubes
- 1 pound (450 g) salt pork, cut into 1-inch (2 cm) cubes
- 1 pound (450 g) smoked ham hocks
- 4 bay (laurel) leaves
- 1 orange, cut into quarters
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 - 6 oranges, peeled and sliced
- Farofa
Instructions
Serves 8 - 12.. Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over moderate heat and saute the onion and garlic until lightly browned. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary. Serve with white rice, sliced oranges, and farofa.
