Slow Cooker Black Beans [Brazilian Style]
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 30 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
Slow Cooker Black Beans [Brazilian Style]
Description
The preparation begins by soaking and rinsing dried black beans to soften them before slow cooking. Beans are combined with chunks of smoked sausage and bay leaf in the slow cooker with hot water and cooked on high heat for several hours. After initial cooking, seasoning with salt, cumin, pepper, and vinegar is added.
Separately, bacon is crisped in a skillet, then olive oil is added to sauté onions until translucent, followed by garlic until lightly golden and fragrant. This sautéed mixture is stirred into the beans and allowed to cook further until the broth thickens to the desired consistency. The combined smoked meats, spices, and aromatic soffritto create a complex and savory profile.
This dish reflects Brazilian style black beans, pairing well with rice or as part of a larger meal. The slow cooking method develops deep flavor and tender beans, while layering smoky and savory elements. No additional notes were provided, so preparation focuses on following the soaking and cooking steps carefully.
Ingredients
- 16 oz black beans dry
- 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
- Sort, wash, then soak the beans in cold water for 30 mins. Remove any floating beans.
- Change the water, and soak in cold water for another 30 mins.
- Drain beans, then add them to a slow cooker. Add the sausages, the bay leaf and 5 1/2 cups of hot water.
- Close the slow cooker, and cook on high for 3 hours.
- After 3 hours, open the pan, and leave it on high, while you move to the next steps.
- Season with salt and pepper, add the cumin, and the vinegar to the pan, and stir.
- 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 cover again. Let it cook until desired thickness is reached - about 30 minutes to an hour.
Bom Apetite!!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| 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.
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Overall Rating
5
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