Feijoada

Slow Cooker Revolution by America's Test Kitchen (p56)

12 inch skillet, until crisp, 5 min.
6 oz bacon (about 6 slices), minced
Lightly browned, 8-10 min.
3 onions, minced
1/4 c tomato paste
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 T chili powder
2 t ground cumin
1 t ground coriander
  • Deglaze.
  • Transfer to slow cooker.
1 c water
Stir in.
4 c low-sodium chicken broth
1 lbs dried black beans
1 lbs kielbasa, halved lengthwise, sliced 1/4 inch
2 bay leaves
Nestle in.
3 lbs boneless pork butt roast, trimmed, 1 1/2 inch chunks
  • Low, 9-11 hrs, or
  • high, 5-7 hours
  • Rest and skim fat.
  • Discard bay leaves.
  • Adjust consistency.
  • Season.
  • Serve with Brazilian Hot Sauce
additional chicken stock
Brazilian Hot Sauce
  • Combine.
  • Let stand until flavors meld, 30 min.
  • (Can refrigerate in an airtight container, 2 days.)
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped.
1 green bell pepper, minced
1 jalapeño, minced
1/3 c white wine vinegar
3 T extra-virgin olive oil
2 T minced cilantro
1/2 t salt