Brazilian recipe
Easy Brazilian Pork & Bean "Virado" (Virado à Paulista)
Learn to make the classic Virado à Paulista, a hearty Brazilian dish featuring tender pork chops and a savory bean and cassava flour mash.
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Ingredients
1 cup cassava flour (150g)
1/2 medium onion, chopped (75g)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml)
2 cups cooked pinto beans, drained (400g)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (5g)
500g pork chops
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced (5g)
1 teaspoon salt (5g)
1/2 cup chopped bacon (50g)
2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5g)
2 cups bean cooking liquid (400ml)
1/2 medium onion, chopped (75g)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml)
2 cups cooked pinto beans, drained (400g)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (5g)
500g pork chops
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced (5g)
1 teaspoon salt (5g)
1/2 cup chopped bacon (50g)
2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5g)
2 cups bean cooking liquid (400ml)
Where to find ingredients
Pork chops and bacon are readily available in the meat department of any grocery store. You can find cassava flour (sometimes labeled as 'farinha de mandioca') in the international aisle or baking section of larger supermarkets, and it's a staple at Latin American or Brazilian specialty stores. Carioca beans are usually found in the dried goods or international foods section; if unavailable, pinto beans make a suitable substitute. Fresh produce like onions, garlic, lemons, and parsley are available year-round in the produce section of any supermarket.
Preparation method
- Season the pork chops with olive oil, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes
- In a medium saucepan, cook the chopped bacon over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until browned
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan and sauté for another 2 minutes
- Stir in the cassava flour and toast lightly, stirring constantly
- Incorporate the cooked beans and bean cooking liquid. Season with salt and mix gently
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Sear the seasoned pork chops for 2 minutes per side, until golden brown
- Serve the pork chops alongside the bean mixture, garnished with the remaining lemon zest
Observations
The Virado à Paulista is a beloved and iconic Brazilian dish, with roots stretching back to the days of the "tropeiros" (cattle drovers) in São Paulo. It's a complete, filling meal brimming with rich flavors and textures, perfect for a substantial, traditional lunch.
This recipe focuses on the essential components that make this dish a timeless classic: succulent pork chops, a flavorful bean and cassava flour mixture (the "virado"), and a touch of fresh greens and lemon. We've streamlined the preparation to be approachable for home cooks while staying true to the authentic taste and heritage of this historic Brazilian staple.
This recipe focuses on the essential components that make this dish a timeless classic: succulent pork chops, a flavorful bean and cassava flour mixture (the "virado"), and a touch of fresh greens and lemon. We've streamlined the preparation to be approachable for home cooks while staying true to the authentic taste and heritage of this historic Brazilian staple.
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