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Feijoada Brasileira, and where to source it

Feijoada Brasileira — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Feijoada Brasileira Brazilian 5best2buy.com

Soak the salted meats overnight and blanch them to pull out excess salt before they go in, or the whole pot turns inedibly briny.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep30 min
Cook3 hours
Makes8 servings
CuisineBrazilian
Cost$$$
Gluten-freeDairy-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 8 servings
Dried black beans
1 lb
1 lb
Local / market
Carne seca or salted beef
8 oz
8 oz
Smoked pork ribs
1 lb
1 lb
Linguica or smoked sausage
8 oz
8 oz
Pork shoulder, cubed
1 lb
1 lb
Local / market
Bacon, diced
4 oz
4 oz
Local / market
Onion, diced
1 large
1 large
Local / market
Garlic cloves, minced
4
4
Local / market
Bay leaves
2
2
Local / market
Collard greens, sliced thin
1 bunch
1 bunch
Local / market
Cooked white rice and orange slices
to serve
to serve
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortA project
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Soak the beans and the salted meats separately overnight, changing the meat's water once.overnight
  2. Blanch the salted meats in fresh water for 10 minutes, then drain to draw out excess salt.15 min
  3. Render the bacon, brown the pork shoulder and sausage, then soften onion and garlic in the fat.20 min
  4. Add the beans, all the meats, bay leaves, and water to cover. Simmer low until the beans collapse into a dark gravy.2.5 hours
  5. Saute the sliced collards in garlic and oil. Serve the feijoada over rice with greens and fresh orange.10 min
The Toolkit

Large heavy pot · Ladle · Skillet

Straight Answers
Can you make Feijoada Brasileira in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Feijoada Brasileira? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Feijoada Brasileira ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Feijoada Brasileira gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Feijoada Brasileira vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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