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Feijoada
Cover soaked beans and the tougher pork with water, bay and a piece of orange peel. Simmer 90 minutes.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Feijoada take?
11 hr 25 min all in โ 25 min prep, 3 hr cook, 8 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 8 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
A bit special โ about $16โ28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Dried beans โ Tinned black beans plus smoked sausage. A weeknight echo. Call it bean stew.
Any tips from this recipe?
A pressure cooker halves the time. The flavour still wants a rest. Oranges on the plate cut the pork. They are not decoration.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.