Feijoada Completa

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Simmer the soaked beans with bay leaves until beginning to soften. Separately blanch very salty meats if needed.

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1 lb dried black beans, soaked overnight

8 oz pork shoulder, cubed

8 oz smoked pork sausage, sliced

6 oz bacon, diced

6 oz carne seca or salted beef, soaked and diced

1 onion, chopped

6 garlic cloves, minced

3 bay leaves

water as needed

orange wedges, collard greens, rice, and farofa for serving

Prepare the defining regional ingredients before cooking so the traditional sequence remains clear.

Taste for salt near the end, especially when cured meat, cheese, or dendê is used.

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