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Portuguese-Style Pork, Bean and Collard Greens Stew

Portuguese-Style Pork, Bean and Collard Greens Stew

By Malcolm JacksonFebruary 1, 2023

  • Makes
    6 to 8 servings
  • Cook Time
    1½ hours
  • Slow Cook Time
    8½ to 9½ hours
  • Active time plus cooling
    35 minutes active
  • Rating

Feijoada à transmontana, a rustic, hearty, stick-to-your-ribs stew of beans, cabbage, sausage and multiple cuts of pork that originates from northeastern Portugal, was the inspiration for this Instant Pot easy meal. Kidney beans are traditional, but we use cranberry beans (also called Roman or borlotti beans), as we prefer their creamier, more delicate texture. We like the silky, almost meaty texture of collard greens in this stew, but an equal amount of kale also is great. Linguiça is a type of Portuguese sausage seasoned with paprika and garlic; it’s typically sold already cooked or smoked. If not available, kielbasa works well, though its flavor is markedly different.

Tip

Don’t forget to soak the beans for at least 12 hours before making the stew. Salt added to the soaking water not only seasons the beans, it also softens the skins so the beans absorb water and fully tenderize.

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