Feijoada (Brazilian Bean Soup) II

Ingredients

• 1 lb black beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 lb ham
• 1 lb pork loin, cubed
• 3/4 lb hot Italian sausage
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon orange zest

Directions

1. 1

   Soak beans overnight; drain.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 Combine all ingredients in Dutch oven.

3. 3

   Bring to boil, uncovered, on stove top.

4. 4

   Cover and transfer to oven.

5. 5

   Bake 90 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove cover and bake another 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Cool overnight in refrigerator.

8. 8

   Remove fat and reheat.