Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) dry black beans
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound (450g) pork shoulder, cut into chunks
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 1 head of garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 pound (450g) carne seca or corned beef, cut into chunks
• 1/2 pound (225g) fresh sausages, such as chorizo or Italian sausage
• 1 pound (450g) smoked sausage, such as linguica or kielbasa
• 1 smoked ham hock or shank
• 3-4 bay leaves
• Water
• 1 14.5 ounce can (411g) of crushed tomatoes
• Kosher salt