FEIJOADA

                                                  FEIJOADA 

Recipe:

-4 cups dried black beans

-2 pounds of dried meat (Brazilian salted cured beef)

How to prepare dry meat:

Buy fresh meat and salt with 2 pounds of salt and place in the sun during the day with a bowl protected screen to prevent insects and night in a cool place. Turn the meat every day. With a week in this process, the meat can be used in the beans.

-2 pounds smoked sausage ( sliced)

-2 pounds baby back spareribs

-2 bay leaves

-2 medium onions

-4 cloves garlic

-3 tablespoons olive oil

-Chili peppers

- Black pepper

The night before, soak the beans in a large bowl with water to cover at least 3-4 inches..

Cut the salted meat into chunk , soak in water to cover, changing water 2 or 3 times.

Put in water, 2 cloves of garlic, bay leaves, 1 chopped onion, a teaspoon of black pepper and 1 pinch of chili.  Place the beans in a pressure cooker for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes add the meat and 2 pounds baby back spareribs cook another 20 minutes .

Then add the smoked sausage and cook another 10 minutes.(both without pressure)

In a large saucepan, place olive oil, remaining garlic and onion , and add the beans and salt as needed.

Remove from heat and add 4 tablespoons of chopped parsley and chives

NOTE: Brazilians eat feijoada with the following  side dishes:

Farofa

Collard

Sliced ​​orange

Fries Cassava

White Rice

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