Steps to Prepare Traditional Brazilian Feijoada

Brazilian Collards

Feijoada is brazil's most beloved national dish.

Recipe Summary Brazilian Collards

Spicy, tangy collard greens accented with black pepper bacon, cayenne pepper and vinegar are a big deal in Brazil. Here is my recipe. Since bacon fat is an essential part of this recipe don't drain it during any of the steps! I say that if your veggies are fattening then eat a lighter main dish!

Ingredients | Traditional Brazilian Feijoada

½ pound peppered bacon, diced

1 onion, chopped

2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and torn into 3x6 inch pieces

1 cup chicken stock

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions

Place bacon in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and most of the grease has been released. Stir in onion and cook until tender and glistening, about 4 minutes.

Place collards into the pot and stir to coat with the bacon drippings. Pour in the chicken stock. Season with cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Stir red wine vinegar into the pot. Continue cooking 15 minutes, until liquid is reduced by about 1/2.

Info | Traditional Brazilian Feijoada

prep: 10 mins cook: 2 hrs total: 2 hrs 10 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

TAG : Brazilian Collards

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Traditional Brazilian Feijoada - The more traditional feijoada also includes cheaper cuts such as pig's ears, feet and tails, and is there a brazilian drink that would best accompany this dish?