Fogo Feijoada recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026

Fogo Feijoada Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

A traditional black bean stew with sausage served over white rice. Season it to your liking with fresh orange, Malagueta hot sauce and farofa, baked yuca flour with bacon.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beans

    Soak the black beans overnight in water. Drain and rinse before cooking.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.

  3. 3

    Sauté Aromatics

    Add olive oil to the bacon grease. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until golden.

  4. 4

    Add Sausages

    Slice the smoked sausage and chorizo, then add to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned.

  5. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Add soaked black beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender.

  7. 7

    Cook the Rice

    While the stew simmers, cook the white rice according to package instructions.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve the feijoada over white rice, garnished with orange slices, Malagueta hot sauce, and a sprinkle of farofa.

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