Brazilian Black Beans
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
South American, Brazilian
Brazilian Black Beans
Description
Brazilian Black Beans feature dry black beans cooked with smoked sausage and bacon, enhanced with typical seasonings like cumin, bay leaf, and white vinegar. The beans are soaked, then pressure cooked to achieve a tender texture. After pressure cooking, they are simmered with spices and vinegar to deepen the flavor. Separately, bacon lardons are browned, and onions and garlic are sautéed in olive oil before being added to the beans, integrating smoky and aromatic elements. The slow simmer ensures the flavors meld, producing a savory, hearty dish.
The result is a richly flavored bean stew with tender beans and pieces of savory sausage and bacon, ideal as a substantial side or part of a larger Brazilian meal. Its thick consistency and balanced seasoning make it suitable for pairing with rice or other dishes.
Careful attention to soaking times and pressure cooking water levels is essential, especially when using a stovetop pressure cooker, to avoid safety issues. Adjust salt based on the saltiness of the sausage and bacon. The recipe benefits from cautious seasoning and stirring during simmering to achieve the right texture and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 16 oz black beans dry
- 1 14 oz smoked sausage cut into chunks
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt add more, or less salt as desired - depending on how salty the sausage and bacon you're using are - taste as you go!
- black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp white vinegar
- 4 smoked bacon cut into lardons, strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 2 tbsp Brazilian sofrito or 6 cloves of garlic, minced
Instructions
- Pick, wash, then soak the beans in cold water for 30 mins.
- Change the water, and soak in cold water for another 30 mins.
- Drain beans, then add them to a pressure cooker or instant pot. Add the sausages and 5 1/2 cups of water.
- Close the instant pot, and cook on manual for 30 mins.
- After 30 mins, safely release the pressure and open the pan.
- Change the now open/uncovered instant pot settings to sauté mode, and let the beans simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper, add the cumin, the vinegar, and the bay leaf to the pan, stir and continue to simmer for about 15 mins.
- Meanwhile, add the bacon to a large skillet over medium to high heat, and let them cook until lightly browned.
- Add the olive oil to the skillet, then the onions and sautée until the onions are transparent, 2-3 mins.
- Add the garlic to the skillet, stir and sautée until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the contents of the skillet into the beans, stir and let it simmer until desired thickness is reached.
Bom Apetite!!
Notes
- When using a stovetop pressure cooker, add an extra cup of water to ensure safe cooking and prevent the cooker from running dry.
- Always monitor the pressure cooker during use and follow manufacturer's safety instructions closely.
- Adjust the salt amount according to how salty your smoked sausage and bacon are, tasting as you go.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 655mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 795mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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