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Carrots are used to round out the flavor but not part of the ideal ingredients.

China is #1 Producer of Carrots

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Used to round out the flavor of the Feijoada

China is #1 producer of cabbage

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Tomatoes usually will go sliced on the side with feijoada.

China is #1 producer of tomatoes

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Kale plants have green or purple leaves, and the central leaves do not form a head (as with headed cabbage).

China is #1 mass producer of Kale

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Collard greens, or collards, are a leafy green vegetable like lettuce, Swiss chard, and spinach.

China is the largest producer of collard greens

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China is the world leader in terms of salt production, with 64 million metric tons of salt produced in 2022. That same year, salt production in the U.S. amounted to 42 million metric tons.

China climate description: China's annual cycle conceals considerable regional variation. Southern China experiences a tropical climate, with high temperatures and heavy rainfall particularly during the summer (May-September) while the mountainous regions of Southwestern China experience more moderate temperatures.

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Unsurprisingly, China is the leading pork producer worldwide, producing about 55 million metric tons of pork each year.

China climate description: China's annual cycle conceals considerable regional variation. Southern China experiences a tropical climate, with high temperatures and heavy rainfall particularly during the summer (May-September) while the mountainous regions of Southwestern China experience more moderate temperatures.

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China is set to produce 25,990 Thousand Metric Tons of onions in 2026, a 0.5% increase from the 25,170 Thousand Metric Tons produced in 2021. Since 2017, Chinese onion production has slowly grown by 0.5% each year.

China climate description: China's annual cycle conceals considerable regional variation. Southern China experiences a tropical climate, with high temperatures and heavy rainfall particularly during the summer (May-September) while the mountainous regions of Southwestern China experience more moderate temperatures.

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Geography/History. Peruano beans are believed to be native to Mexico and South America where they have been grown for generations.

Peru climate description: The Coast experiences a semi-arid, subtropical desert climate with average annual rainfall of 150 mm. Along the southern and central coast, temperatures vary from 13˚–26˚C, with colder months in May and October. The north has a more semi-tropical climate and temperatures average 24˚C.

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Spain is #1 producer of Olive oil

Spain is the most climatically diverse country in Europe. For the most part, the climate is temperate with hot summers and cold winters inland and cloudy, mild summers and cool winters along the coast.

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In Egypt, garlic has recently increased in production, and with the variety's long shelf-life, it has begun to be exported to countries worldwide, providing an essential source of income for Egyptian farmers.

Egypt climate description: Egypt's climate is dry, hot, and dominated by desert. It has a mild winter season with rain falling along coastal areas, and a hot and dry summer season (May to September). Daytime temperatures vary by season and change with the prevailing winds.

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The annual global production of rice amounts to over 600 million tonnes of paddy rice (the whole grain before milling), 90% of which is located in Asia where the largest producing countries are China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Thailand.

Thailand climate description: Thailand enjoys a tropical climate which is influenced by seasonal monsoon winds. The southwest monsoon (May) brings a stream of warm moist air from the Indian Ocean towards Thailand, causing abundant rain over the country, especially the mountainous regions.

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The California bay leaf is native to California and the American Southwest. Today it is still found growing extensively throughout the coastal regions of California and southwest Oregon and is available in dried form on online retailers and fresh in local markets.

Climate of California: Much of California has a Mediterranean-like climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. On the coast, the average daily high temperature hovers around 70°F and up, but can occasionally spike to 80°F or more on hottest summer days; freezing temperatures are rare, even in winter.

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Goes very well with feijoada. On the side.

Brazil is #1 producer of oranges

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The production of cassava, a starchy tuber also known as manioc or yuca, in Brazil amounted to 18.1 million metric tons in 2021, down from 18.2 million tons a year earlier. The annual production of cassava in the South American country has been continuously decreasing since 2014, when it totaled more than 23.2 million tons.

Brazil climate description: Dominated by equatorial and tropical climates, northern and central Brazil receives frequent rainfall and experiences higher temperatures. Meanwhile, southern Brazil is characterized by a humid subtropical climate. Notably, northeast Brazil exhibits a semi-arid climate, receiving less than 700 mm per year of rain.

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The word feijoada comes from the word feijão, which is Portuguese for beans. Feijoada is a black bean stew that is brewed with a variety of salted and smoked pork and beef products from carne-seca to smoked pork spareribs. The more traditional feijoada also includes “cheaper” cuts such as pig’s ears, feet and tails, and beef tongue. The rich, smoky stew is then served with rice, sautéed collard greens or kale, orange slices and topped with toasted cassava flour (farofa). The meal is just as warm, comforting, rich and vibrant as the music, people and culture of Brazil.

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

PREP TIME
15 mins

COOK TIME
5 hrs 15 mins

TOTAL TIME
5 hrs 30 mins

SERVINGS
10 to 12 servings

Black beans are a must in this recipe if you want it to be authentically Brazilian. A Portuguese version uses white beans, however.
Some feijoada have tomatoes, but you wouldn’t find those in most Brazilian recipes.

Ingredients

1 pound (450g) dry black beans

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 pound (450g) pork shoulder

2 large onions, sliced

1 head garlic, peeled and chopped

1 pound (450g) carne seca or corned beef, cut into chunks

1/2 pound (225g) fresh sausages, such as chorizo or Italian sausage

1 pound (450g) smoked sausage, such as linguica

1 smoked ham hock or shank

3 to 4 bay leaves

Water

1 14.5 ounce can (411g) crushed tomatoes

Kosher salt