Pork
Black-Bean, Pork & Sausage Stew
Tender pork shoulder and smoked sausage simmer with black beans in a dark, spoonable stew finished with orange and served over rice.
Inspired by Brazilian-inspired home-style feijoada
Prep
20 min
Cook
100 min
Serves
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
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Missing 14 ingredients
- • 12 ounces boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
- • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- • 1 onion, diced
- • 3 garlic cloves, minced
- • 6 ounces fully cooked smoked pork sausage, sliced
- • 2 cans black beans (15 ounces each), drained and rinsed
- • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- • 1 bay leaf
- • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- • 3/4 cup dry white rice
- • 1 1/2 cups water
- • 1 orange, peeled and divided into segments
- • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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- 12 ounces boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch piecesMissing
- 1 tablespoon neutral oilMissing
- 1 onion, dicedMissing
- 3 garlic cloves, mincedMissing
- 6 ounces fully cooked smoked pork sausage, slicedMissing
- 2 cans black beans (15 ounces each), drained and rinsedMissing
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken brothMissing
- 1 bay leafMissing
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cuminMissing
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepperMissing
- 3/4 cup dry white riceMissing
- 1 1/2 cups waterMissing
- 1 orange, peeled and divided into segmentsMissing
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsleyMissing
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Recipe notes
This practical feijoada-inspired stew uses pork shoulder, cooked smoked sausage, and canned black beans instead of claiming a traditional assortment of cured cuts. A long gentle braise tenderizes shoulder; the canned beans enter later so they retain their shape. Orange is a fresh accompaniment rather than juice cooked into the stew.
Planning, storage, and serving
Storage and reheating
Chill stew in shallow containers within two hours and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat to 165 F, stirring through the thickest part; store cooked rice separately and freeze stew up to two months.
Make-ahead tips
Braise the pork and finish the beans one day ahead for easier serving. Reheat gently with a splash of water, cook rice separately, and prepare orange segments shortly before the meal.
What to serve with it
- - Sauteed collard greens
- - Shredded cabbage salad
- - Roasted squash
Equipment needed
- - Heavy lidded stew pot
- - Rice saucepan
- - Tongs and cutting board
Difficulty explained
The active work is browning and chopping; the longer simmer needs occasional checks for tenderness and enough liquid to avoid scorching.
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Pitfalls to Watch Out For
- Using lean pork loin with the long shoulder braise can give dry meat rather than tender stew pieces.
- Adding canned beans at the beginning breaks them down during the entire long braise.
- Boiling the pot hard evaporates liquid quickly and makes it harder to judge tenderness without sticking.
Nutrition Context
- The estimate includes pork, smoked sausage, black beans, rice, orange, and measured oil across four substantial servings.
- Smoked sausage contributes sodium and saturated fat; choose a label that suits your needs and season only after tasting the finished stew.
FAQ
Is this traditional feijoada?
It is a simplified home-style version inspired by the dish, with a smaller selection of meats and canned beans.
Can I use raw sausage?
The stated method specifies fully cooked smoked sausage. Raw sausage needs its own safe cooking and handling changes.
Why serve orange?
Its fresh acidity balances the rich stew; the segments are served alongside rather than simmered into the beans.
How tender should the pork be?
It should yield easily to a fork. Shoulder may need extra gentle simmering beyond the nominal time.
Can I freeze it?
Yes. Cool promptly, freeze the stew separately from orange and rice, and thaw in the fridge before reheating.
What sides pair best with this dish?
Good pairings include Sauteed collard greens; Shredded cabbage salad; Roasted squash. Choose one or two based on how substantial you want the meal to be.