My Brazilian Feijoada

Name: My Brazilian Feijoada
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried black beans (about 1 cup); 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 bone-in beef short ribs (about 1-1/2 pounds); 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1-1/4 cups diced onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup beef broth; 8 ounces smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices; Orange sections; Hot cooked rice, optional

A co-worker's mom used to make this dish for him and it was his favorite. So I made him my own version. Instead of sausage you can use ham hocks, or substitute lean white meat for the red meat if you prefer. —Christiane Counts, Webster, Texas

Ingredients

8 ounces dried black beans (about 1 cup)
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 bone-in beef short ribs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1-1/4 cups diced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup beef broth
8 ounces smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
Orange sections
Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Meanwhile, place pork roast, short ribs and bacon in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, bay leaf and seasonings; pour chicken broth, water and beef broth over meat. Cook, covered, on high 2 hours.
Stir in beans and sausage. Cook, covered, on low until meat and beans are tender, 5-6 hours. Discard bay leaf. Remove short ribs. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Top servings with orange sections. If desired, serve with hot cooked rice.

Test Kitchen tips

Feijoada is a versatile stew of beans, various meats and sausages that's typically served over rice.

Although it originated in Portugal, feijoada is often called the national dish of Brazil.