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Smoked Ham Hocks with Black Beans or Feijoada

This Brazilian Stew is delicious.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Brazil
Servings 6 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz package dry black beans, soaked 6 to 8 hours or overnight
  • water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 large leek, cleaned and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • smoked ham hocks
  • 8 ounces diced ham
  • bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 pound thickly sliced bacon, diced
  • cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  • Place beans in a Dutch oven. Cover with water. Allow to soak for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Drain beans, set aside until needed.
  • Heat oil in a large soup pot.
  • Add chopped onion, sliced leeks and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Pour in the soaked, drained beans and fill with enough clean water to cover beans by 3 inches.
  • Add smoked ham hocks, diced ham, bay leaves, coriander, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered for 2 hours or until beans are tender and meat pulls off the bone.
  • Remove ham hocks and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from ham hocks and chop into bite-size pieces. Add back to bean mixture.
  • Fry bacon in a small skillet until crispy. Drain bacon on paper towel, add to pork/bean mixture. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
  • Serve over rice or with Brazilian cheese rolls