Name: Feijoada (Meat Stew with Black Beans)
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry black beans, rinsed and sorted; 1 lb corned beef; 2 lb smoked pork spareribs or smoked pork chops; 3/4 lb slab bacon; 1 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck or eye round; 1 ham hock; 1 pig's foot, split; 10 to 12 cups low sodium or homemade chicken broth or water; 1 bay leaf; 2 tbsp peanut or olive oil; 1 1/2 cups minced onion; 1/4 lb chorizo, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 2 tsp minced garlic; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, cut on the diagonal; 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced; Salt as needed; Freshly ground black pepper as needed

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Feijoada (Meat Stew with Black Beans)CIA/Keith Ferris

Brazilians typically enjoy this hearty meal at midday, accompanied by a caipirinha and followed by a nap. Plan on spending two or three days putting this magnificent dish together. Serve feijoada with steamed rice, braised greens, and sliced oranges for a traditional presentation.

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