Gringo Feijoada No Pressure Cooker

🥘 Gringo Feijoada 

In episode 17 of Prova e Me Conta, the challenge was clear: can a gringo make authentic Brazilian feijoada — without a pressure cooker? 😱🔥

With traditional ingredients 🇧🇷 and slow cooking, the result was rich, hearty, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for cozy, rainy days 🌧️.

📝 Ingredients

• 🫘 1 kg black beans
  
• 🥓 ½ slab bacon
  
• 🌭 1 package calabrese sausage
  
• 🍖 2 feijoada kits
  
• 🍖 2 smoked pork ribs packs
  

🌿 Seasonings

• 🧄 Garlic
  
• 🧅 Onion
  
• 🍃 Bay leaves
  
• 🌶️ Smoked paprika
  
• 🌿 Cilantro
  
• 🌶️ Pepper
  
• 🧂 Salt
  

👨🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Soak beans

Soak for 5–6 hours ⏳, then rinse well.

2️⃣ Build the base

Cook bacon 🥓 and use the fat to sauté garlic and onion.

3️⃣ Season

Add paprika, cilantro, and salt 🧂.

4️⃣ Cook beans

Add water 💧 and cook 4–5 hours until soft.

5️⃣ Thicken

Mash part of the beans for a creamy texture 😍.

6️⃣ Add meats

Add all meats 🍖 and mix well.

7️⃣ Final cook

Simmer 45–60 minutes ⏳.

8️⃣ Adjust

Taste and adjust salt 😉.

9️⃣ Serve

Serve over garlic rice 🍚 and enjoy! 🤤

💡 Tip

Taste as you go during cooking to adjust the seasoning!