Feijoada Completa

Ingredients

• 250 g Smoked Sausage
• 250 g Black Beans
• 120 g Bacon
• 1 pcs Onion
• 6 pcs Garlic
• 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 200 g Collard Greens
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 180 g Long Grain Rice
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 100 g Cassava Flour
• 1.75 tbsp Kosher Salt
• 1.75 tsp Black Pepper
• 10 g Cilantro
• 400 g Pork Ribs
• 2 pcs Bay Leaves
• 1 pcs Orange
• 1 pcs Egg

Method

1. Rinse {black_beans}, cover with cold water, and soak until evenly hydrated so they cook more creamy and evenly later.
2. Dice {onion}, mince {garlic}, slice {collard_greens}, slice {orange}, and cut {smoked_sausage} into thick coins for even cooking.
3. Pat {pork_ribs} dry so they brown well, then cook {bacon} and {pork_ribs} in a heavy pot over medium-high heat in batches until deeply browned and the fond smells rich; season lightly with {kosher_salt} and {black_pepper}.
4. Lower to medium heat, add {olive_oil} if the pot looks dry, then sauté {onion} with a pinch of {kosher_salt} for a soft, sweet base. Stir in {garlic}, then cook {tomato_paste} briefly until darkened and fragrant to deepen the broth.
5. Drain {black_beans} and add them with {bay_leaves}, {smoked_sausage}, the browned meats, and enough water to cover in the same pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer over low heat until the beans are creamy, the meats are tender, and the broth tastes full; season with more {kosher_salt} and {black_pepper} as it cooks.
6. Rinse {long_grain_rice}, then cook it in a covered saucepan over low heat with water and a little {kosher_salt} until fluffy and tender.
7. Melt {butter} in a skillet over medium heat, add a little {garlic} and cook until fragrant, then stir in {cassava_flour} with a pinch of {kosher_salt}. Toast, stirring often, until golden, sandy, and nutty; fold in {egg} if using and cook until set for extra richness.
8. Heat {olive_oil} in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add {collard_greens} with {garlic} and a pinch of {kosher_salt}, and sauté until just wilted, glossy, and bright green.
9. Skim excess fat from the feijoada, lightly mash some {black_beans} into the broth for body, then taste and adjust with {kosher_salt} and {black_pepper}. Finish with {cilantro} for freshness.
10. Spoon the feijoada beside {long_grain_rice}, top with {cassava_flour}, add the garlicky {collard_greens}, and serve with {orange} to cut the richness.