Brazilian Feijoada

• 1 lbblack beans
• 1 lbpork shoulder
• 2 linkssmoked sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 clovesgarlic

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the black beans in a heavy pot over medium-high heat in batches, then set aside.

2. 2

   Cook pork shoulder and smoked sausage in the same pot until softened and fragrant.

3. 3

   Return the black beans, add the liquid, and scrape up every browned bit from the bottom.

4. 4

   Simmer partly covered on low, 35-45 minutes, until everything is tender and the sauce has body.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust salt and acid at the end — that's what makes Brazilian Feijoada taste finished.