Brazilian Blacked Beans

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2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
4 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight, drained
1 lb. salt pork, boiled for 5 minutes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 lbs. Portuguese sausage (linguiça) or Italian sausage
1 lb. smoked lean ham hocks
2 lbs. corned beef, cut into 2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 bay leaves
1 fresh orange, washed very well, cut in half
2 1/2 quarts water
6 oranges, peeled, sliced

Heat the oil in a large, heavy, deep pot and styr-fry the onion and garlic for 1 minute or until
light golden brown. Add the beans, salt pork, Portuguese sausage, ham hocks, corned beef,
salt, black pepper, bay leaves, halved-orange and water. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until
the beans are tender, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed. Serve with sliced
oranges, Manioc Meal with butter and eggs, Brazilian Rice, Collard Greens, Vinaigrette Sauce
and Cachaça Cocktail. Serves 8-10.


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