Hardcore Feijoada

Name: Hardcore Feijoada
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 bay leaves; 454 grams linguiça, longaniza, or South American chorizo (or a mix), cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 6 servings Cooked rice; 227 grams carne do sol or corned beef, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch chunks (optional); 454 grams dried black beans, picked over; 454 grams salted pig parts - ears, trotters, salted pork fatback, slab bacon (see note), cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces, rinsed of excess salt; 118 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 green bell pepper, core and seeds discarded, diced fine; 6 servings Hot sauce; 6 servings Sauteed kale or shredded cabbage; 6 servings Kosher salt; 1 large onion, diced fine; 6 servings Orange wedges; 6 scallions, white and light green parts only, sliced fine; 1 large tomato, finely diced

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Hardcore Feijoadan It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up bay leaves, bell pepper, south american chorizo, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the bay leaves you could follow this main course with the Adorable Applesauce Cupcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 8 hours.

Instructions

Dissolve 1/4 cup kosher salt in a gallon of cold water.

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Kosher Salt

Water

Add the beans and allow to soak overnight (at least 12 hours).

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Beans

Drain and rinse.

Combine soaked beans, pork parts, sausage, beef, onion, pepper, scallion, cilantro, tomato, and bay leaves in a large saucepot. Cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook, topping up with water as necessary to keep beans completely submerged until beans are completely tender and liquid is a deep black, about 6 to 8 hours. Season to taste with salt (you probably won't need any more, depending on how salty your pig parts were).

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Bay Leaves