Slow Cooker Feijoada - Brazil's Iconic Pork Stew | CulinaryCreationss

Ingredients

• 1 lb (about 2 cups) dried black beans, rinsed and picked over
• 1 lb pork stew meat , cut into 1-inch cubes (pork shoulder, pork butt, or even a mix of whole pork shoulder and leaner cuts work great)
• 1 lb smoked sausage (linguica or chorizo, sliced)
• 1 lb smoked ham hock or pork ham hock
• ½ lb beef stew meat (e.g., chuck roast, beef cuts for slow cooker ), cut into 1-inch cubes
• ½ lb bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra depth)
• 4-6 cups chicken or beef broth (or water), as needed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• For serving: Cooked white rice, collard greens, orange slices, farofa (toasted cassava flour)