🧂 Feijoada – Portuguese Meat & Bean Stew

Ingredient Quantity Notes
White beans (dried) 500g Soaked overnight, or use 3 cans (drained)
Pork shoulder 600g Boneless, cut into 3–4 cm cubes
Pork belly 300g Skin-on, sliced into strips
Chouriço sausage 250g Sliced into rounds
Morcela (blood sausage) 150g Optional, sliced
Onion 1 large Finely chopped
Garlic 4 cloves Minced
Ripe tomatoes 2 medium Peeled and chopped, or 1 cup canned
Carrots 2 medium Peeled and sliced
Bay leaf 1 Whole
Sweet paprika 1 tsp Adds color and depth
Olive oil 3 tbsp For sautéing
Salt To taste
Black pepper To taste Freshly ground preferred
Water or light pork stock 1.5–2 liters Enough to cover ingredients
Fresh parsley For garnish Chopped, optional

 

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