Feijoada de Domingo (Sunday Bean Stew) Recipe

Combine 6 quarts water black beans bay leaves salt and pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to boil; simmer for 50 minutes.

Bring remaining 2 quarts water to boil in a large saucepan. Stir in dried beef pork ribs and pig's feet; simmer until flavors combine about 25 minutes. Add smoked sausage spicy sausage large bacon pieces pork belly pig's ear and pig's tails; simmer until meat mixture is softened about 25 minutes.

Stir meat mixture to the bean mixture; simmer until flavors combine about 45 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic. Cook until warmed through about 45 seconds; transfer to bean mixture. Add small bacon pieces to the skillet; cook and stir until lightly golden about 2 minutes. Stir in onion; cook until onion is soft and browned about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley.

Stir the onion mixture into the bean mixture; simmer until tender about 25 minutes. Transfer meat mixture to a serving dish. Pour beans into a separate serving dish.