*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                           Feijoada Latin Style

Recipe By     : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :4:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Ethnic

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      lb            Black beans
   6      c             Water
   1      lb            Ham cubes -- 3/4" cubes
   1      lb            pork loin -- 3/4" cubes
     3/4  lb            Italian sausage links --
                        - cut in 1" pieces
   1      pt            Cherry tomatoes
   1                    Onion -- chopped
   1      ts            Red pepper flakes
   6      cl            Garlic -- minced
     1/8  ts            Orange zest

Cover beans with cold water and soak overnight, or cover them with
boiling water and let stand for 2 hours; drain.

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large Dutch oven, combine all
ingredients. Bring to a boil, skimming if necessary. Cover and
transfer to oven.

Bake for 1-1/2 hours; remove cover and bake for 30 minutes longer,
stirring occasionally. Allow to cool slightly, then cover and
refrigerate overnight.

Remove any fat from surface. Reheat the feijoada slowly.

Serving ideas:

Serve with fresh hot bread and a fruit tray for dessert.

Notes: A delicious and healthy dish from Latin America, pronounced
fay-oh-ah-da.


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