{"title":"Rancho Gordo","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-midnight-black-beans-1lb","title":"Rancho Gordo \"Midnight\" Black Beans, 1lb","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic, versatile, essential black turtle bean. It holds its shape through lots of cooking yet retains its famous creamy interior. The bean broth can be used as a base for all kinds of soup. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggestions: Salads, chili, refried beans, dips, soups, pot beans, \u003cspan\u003eBrazilian feijoada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidnight is a true black turtle bean with a rich, traditional black bean flavor and texture. Midnight beans have a light, thin skin that allows its flavors to mix with your aromatics and create a delicious bean broth. The beans and their broth are great with simple rice. The liquid coats each kernel of rice, adding flavor, protein and pizzazz. But don't forget to strain them for a salad with your favorite greens and use any leftover broth as a base for soup or even poaching eggs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are incredibly fresh so little, if any, soaking is required. You can retain the black color better by not soaking. If you must soak, try using the soaking water while cooking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes and more on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/search?q=midnight\"\u003eMidnight Black Bean at Rancho Gordo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatin name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of production: USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37302550528167,"sku":"736211776563","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Midnight-Black-Beans-1lb.jpg?v=1740307944"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-pinto-beans-1lb","title":"Rancho Gordo Pinto Beans, 1lb","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic bean. Soft, creamy and versatile, our Pintos cook quickly and create converts to new crop, heirloom beans. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggestions: pot beans, refried beans, soup, casseroles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poor pinto doesn't get the respect it deserves. With all of its glamorous cousins hanging around, it's hard to grab a little of the spotlight, until someone wisely cooks them up. If you've been served supermarket pintos all your life, you are in for a pleasant surprise. Pintos can be great! Especially when they're as fresh as ours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can use them in all kinds of Latin and Mexican cooking, from pot beans to refried beans. They're essential to \u003cem\u003eNorteño\u003c\/em\u003e cooking and they're the best friend a plate of \u003cem\u003ecarne asada\u003c\/em\u003e has ever had.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes and more information on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/search?q=Pinto\"\u003ePinto Bean at Rancho Gordo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatin name: \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCountry of production: USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37302559768743,"sku":"713757950602","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Pinto-Beans-1lb.jpg?v=1740307947"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-crimson-popping-corn","title":"Rancho Gordo Crimson Popping Corn","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePure white, nearly hull-less popcorn is small, dense and moist. The perfect contrast to bland commodity popcorn and its cardboard texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNearly hull-less and 100% delicious, this rare and wonderful popcorn pops up as white as snow and delivers a flavor like no other! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe naturally red kernels are best prepared\u003c\/span\u003e the traditional way with a pan, a lid and some oil, but you'll get fine results in an air-popper (but with a lower yield of fully popped corn). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are countless ways to enjoy it--with just salt and butter, or perhaps cooked in some duck fat and topped with Parmesan cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37302576709799,"sku":"794504463606","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Crimson-Popping-Corn.jpg?v=1743755138"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-posole-prepared-hominy-1lb","title":"Rancho Gordo Posole\/Prepared Hominy, 1lb","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe essential nixtamalized grain, prepared in small batches, for hominy stews. New-crop heirloom corn makes our dried hominy even more superior to canned versions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a gentle simmer, dried hominy opens up like a delicious flower and is ready to use in soups, stews and the classic southwestern and Mexican dish, Pozole (or Posole). The corn is prepared by soaking in mineral lime (cal), then removing the skins. This process, called nixtamalization, changes the flavor (for the better) and introduces the vitamin niacin, making this ancient grain healthier and more nutritious than simple corn or cornmeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to cook dried hominy: Sort and rinse hominy. Soak for 8 hours in cold water, then drain. Add to a large pot with 1 roughly chopped onion and cover with 2 inches of fresh water. Bring to a hard boil over high heat for 5 minutes, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook hominy uncovered until chewy and tender but not chalky, approximately 2 hours. Hominy usually flowers, like popcorn, when finished. Reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid for later use, then drain. One pound (or 2 cups) dried hominy yields about 7 cups when cooked, and substitutes for canned hominy in recipes with none of the rubbery texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing suggestions: By now, your whole kitchen smells like a glorious, delicious wet tortilla, and the real fun begins. Use cooked hominy to make Pozole: follow our recipes for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/blogs\/recipes\/rancho-gordo-pozole-blanco\"\u003ewhite pozole\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/blogs\/recipes\/classic-red-pork-pozole\"\u003ered pozole\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/blogs\/recipes\/posole-verde\"\u003egreen pozole\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Leftovers can be pureed for hominy grits. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37302579200167,"sku":"794504463903","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-PosolePrepared-Hominy-1lb.jpg?v=1738310641"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-new-mexican-red-chile-powder","title":"Rancho Gordo New Mexican Red Chile Powder","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBright, traditional New Mexican flavor from new crop chiles. 100% pure with medium heat. \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFresh and delicious ground New Mexican chiles make all the difference when making chili con carne or posole. Our chile powder is made from 100% dried chiles and comes from a small grower in New Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: We use only dried chile powder, and prefer not to add any artificial ingredients, so caking is natural. If the powder begins to cake or clump, it is still perfectly fine to eat—we recommend shaking the jar to loosen the powder.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCooking suggestions: Use in chilis, as a spicy paprika alternative or simply leave a bowl out on the counter to use as inspiration hits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42649966444781,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-New-Mexican-Red-Chile-Powder.jpg?v=1738569935"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-super-lucky-black-eyed-peas","title":"Rancho Gordo \"Super Lucky\" Black Eyed Peas","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor the best luck, Southerners know that black-eyed peas on New Year's day mean good luck in the coming year. Easy to make and easy to enjoy. \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery limited production\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll good Southerners and their friends know the secret to a prosperous New Year and beyond is to eat old fashioned Black Eyed Peas on New Year's Day. Cooking new crop peas from Rancho Gordo insures that your years will be tastier, as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether you are a traditionalist and insist on a ham hock or a modern hipster cooking with just some aromatics and sea salt, eating Black Eyed Peas on the first day of the year is one of the best gifts of the south. And frankly, this country can use a little luck this year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecipes and more information on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/search?q=+Black+Eyed+Pea\u0026amp;type=article\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/search?q=+Black+Eyed+Pea\u0026amp;type=article\"\u003eSuper Lucky Black Eyed Pea at Rancho Gordo.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLatin Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"trinomial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esubsp.\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunguiculata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"trinomial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction: USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42649973817581,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Super-Lucky-Black-Eyed-Peas.jpg?v=1738915384"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-christmas-lima-bean","title":"Rancho Gordo Christmas Lima Bean","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rich chestnut texture and an almost nutty flavor make this the most unusual Lima bean. A true revelation for those who believe they don't like Limas. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuggestions: Pot beans, salads, soups, casseroles, chili, curry.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChristmas Limas are an intriguing variation on the traditional Lima. In Italy, you'll find them as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFagioli del Papa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor \"Pope's beans.\" Also known stateside as \"Chestnut Lima\" and sometimes even \"Calico\" beans. Whatever you call them, they've done a great deal to help fix the bad reputation of traditional Lima beans.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA true Lima bean, originally from Peru (hence Lima), this gorgeous bean has all the \"meat\" of Limas, but with a chestnut texture. They're big and bold and can stand up to a chile sauce or curry or simply be enjoyed with a drizzle of olive oil and a few grates of dry goat cheese. One of my most successful inventions was cooked Christmas Limas in a gorgonzola sauce. I still swoon a little when I think about this dish!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you grew up thinking you hated Limas, you owe it to yourself to give this one a try.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is one of those beans that would be great with tons of garlic and sautéed wild mushrooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLatin name: \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhaseolus lunatus\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eCountry of Production: U.S.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42649985188077,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Christmas-Lima-Bean.jpg?v=1740316423"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-marcella-cannellini-bean","title":"Rancho Gordo \"Marcella\" Cannellini Bean","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom heirloom Italian seed, this thin-skinned cannellini is named after Italian cooking hero, Marcella Hazan, who encouraged our growing it. A delicate tribute to a mighty force of nature. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuggestions: Pot beans, soup, pasta e fagioli, casserole, dips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarcella beans are grown in California from Italian\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSorana\u003c\/em\u003e seedstock.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSorana\u003c\/em\u003e is a cannellini bean with incredibly thin skin and when cooked properly, an indulgent creamy texture. You can use them in your kitchen as you would any small white, European-style bean, but with an ingredient like this, simple is often better. Good crusty bread with some Marcella beans smashed on top, drizzled with your very best extra virgin olive oil and maybe a dusting of freshly cracked pepper is the new standard for “fast food.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven though these beans are small, you should take your time and gently allow them to fully cook. They are edible quite soon after you start but the real creaminess comes with time and low, slow and gentle heat. The skins are almost not there, which means you can love them too much by constantly stirring them, and they will start to fall apart. This may sound a little snobby,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebut they’re not for everyone\u003c\/em\u003e. They require a little more care and they're a little more expensive due to the low yields, but the payoff is a cannellini like no other.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Back Story: One day I was checking through our mail orders and I stopped in my tracks. There was an order from someone named Marcella Hazan in Florida. She ordered beans and even my first book,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeirloom Beans\u003c\/em\u003e. It couldn’t be! My mind raced back to the early 1980s in San Francisco in what was possibly the smallest apartment on Nob Hill. I was young, broke and so happy to be living in the city. Every opportunity, I’d push up my Murphy bed into the wall and have dinner parties. My bibles were Diana Kennedy’s\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Cuisines of Mexico\u003c\/em\u003e, Paula Wolfert’s\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCouscous and Other Good Food from Morrocco\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand perhaps the book with the most kitchen splatters was\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClassic Italian Cooking\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Marcella Hazan. I really think these women taught me to cook more than anyone else.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter the order was sent, Marcella and I became online buddies. In addition to food, I also love music and I’m a huge fan of Italian pop music from the 1960s. Marcella indulged me and I think even got a kick out of my obsessions.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt one point I asked her what beans she missed the most from Italy. I assumed she’d say\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLamon\u003c\/em\u003e, the famous cranberry bean from Veneto or\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZolfino\u003c\/em\u003e, the delicate, almost gelatinous orbs that come from Tuscany, but she wrote back immediately that she missed Sorana, a cannellini bean I’d never heard of. On a whim, I had the staff go hunting for the seed and through some sleuthing and luck, we found it. I kept Marcella abreast of the growing and she was encouraging. She was really starting to have health issues around this time. I couldn’t wait to send her samples.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSadly, she died right as we were harvesting them. I was heartbroken and the world lost one of its brightest and most intense lights. How great is it to have affected so many people with your work? I can’t imagine. I was pretty upset about this.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn a whim, I contacted her husband Victor and told him about the bean and asked what he thought about our marketing it as Marcella, in tribute to her. I knew she was sensitive about lending her name and held my breath. Victor wrote back, “Marcella would get a kick out of your naming the bean after her.” He was encouraging about the project and you can bet the first bag out of the field went straight to him.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo we now are happy to present the Marcella bean. I hope you love it as much as we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecipes and more information on\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/search?q=marcella\u0026amp;type=article\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/search?q=marcella\u0026amp;type=article\"\u003eMarcella Bean at Rancho Gordo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(There should be no implied endorsement by Marcella or Victor or Marcella’s family. From what I can tell, she was very strict about not lending her name and I respect that. This is my story and my tribute to one of my heroes. My goal is to honor her memory.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLatin name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry of production: USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42649993478381,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Marcella-Cannellini-Bean.jpg?v=1739433902"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-mexican-oregano","title":"Rancho Gordo Mexican Oregano","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Mexican pantry staple loaded with bright, almost citrus-like, earthy flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA delicious and essential part of the Mexican pantry. Similar to European Oregano, but less sweet and with a slight citrus twist. Hailing from South and Central America, \u003cem\u003elippia graveolens\u003c\/em\u003e is called for in many traditional Mexican dishes. It is in a different family than what most people call \"oregano\" (which comes from the mint family and originated in the Mediterranean region).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA tip from a good cook in the Yucatan tells us that Mexican Oregano really shines when it's been toasted for a moment or two on a hot, dry skillet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse in sauces, in salsas, sauces on simple grilled meat or anywhere authentic, savory flavor is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDried Mexican oregano is one of the traditional tableside additions to posole. It's fun to take a large pinch and hold it high over the bowl and rub it, cascading down and scenting the dining room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42650008191213,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Mexican-Oregano.jpg?v=1740316430"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-wild-rice","title":"Rancho Gordo Wild Rice","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild rice is not a true \"rice\" but an \"aquatic seed.\" One of the New World's native grains, wild rice has too long been stuck on the holiday table or teamed with salmon and little else. Don't let odd marketing fool you; wild rice is a great everyday grain. It has a great chewy texture and distinct nutty flavor. It goes with beans or sauteed vegetables and while it may take awhile to cook (about an hour), it's easy and the results are delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCooking suggestions: Wild rice isn't fully cooked until the grain opens and you see the white germ. Cook with aromatic vegetables and water for best result. Serve with salmon, in a holiday stuffing or with ground beef and seasonal vegetables (makes a unique bell pepper stuffing!).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43090227560685,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Wild-Rice.webp?v=1740319954"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-bay-laurel","title":"Rancho Gordo Bay Laurel","description":"\u003ch5 data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eA leaf or two of Bay Laurel to a pot of beans adds that certain something that makes them go from ordinary to very special.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur leaves come from Turkey and many smart cooks insist on the same. Sometimes we cook our beans with just Bay leaves, a pinch of salt and nothing else. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49217496121581,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Bay-Laurel.jpg?v=1767686746"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-bayo-chocolate-bean-1lb","title":"Rancho Gordo Bayo Chocolate Bean, 1lb.","description":"\u003ch5\u003eA mild bean from Mexico that is at home in all kinds of dishes, from refried beans to charro beans to soups and stews.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese unusual beans come from Serdán, a city in the beautiful state of Puebla, right in the shadow of a volcano. The indigenous name of Serdán is Chalchicomula. It was a major center during pre-conquest times, strategically situated near Veracruz. The earth there is particularly rich thanks to the Orizaba volcano, in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bean is mild, but the bean broth has become a favorite. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49217505558765,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Bayo-Chocolate-Bean-1lb.jpg?v=1767686748"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-ayocote-morado-bean-1-lb","title":"Rancho Gordo Ayocote Morado Bean, 1 lb.","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThis thick-skinned runner bean is pretty and very large. It's starchy but goes from dense to creamy with continued cooking. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSuggestions: Pot beans, soups, salads, chilis, casseroles \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe staff here often refers to Ayocote Morado as a \"gateway bean.\" Once you start, you get hooked. The Ayocote Morado's big, beefy texture is perfect for those trying to cut out meat and eat a more plant-based diet, or for vegetarians who are cooking dinner for their omnivore friends. No one will miss the meat when you toss them with good fruity olive oil, sauteed wild mushrooms, and a little too much garlic. Having said that, they'd be great as a side dish for a classic steak! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Oaxaca, Mexico, the Ayocote family was one of the first cultivated crops of the New World. They are grown all over central and northern Mexico but seem to have lost favor with Mexicans except in specific indigenous communities. If you plant them, you can enjoy the flowers, eat the pods as a broad bean, or shell them fresh for shelling beans. But we think the best way to enjoy their fully developed flavor is by cooking the dried beans.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe like to cook Ayocote Morados with garlic, onion, and our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/products\/oregano-indio\"\u003eOregano Indio\u003c\/a\u003e; if you're patient, the texture will go from starchy to creamy with a long, slow simmer. Along with the beans, Ayocote Morados provide a deep, bouillon-flavored bean broth, making them ideal for soups. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the density of the purple color varies from season to season. Your beans may be a little darker or lighter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes and more information on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/search?q=ayocote+morado\"\u003eAyocote Morado Bean at Rancho Gordo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatin name: \u003ci\u003ePhaseolus coccineus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49217512177901,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Ayocote-Morado-Bean-1-lb.jpg?v=1767686751"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-vaquero-bean","title":"Rancho Gordo Vaquero Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA classic chili bean that holds its shape through long, slow, cooking  and exudes a generous, dark, rich broth. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSuggestions: Chili, salads, soups, casseroles, dips, pot beans\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really lovely cousin to the Anasazi bean, Vaquero have intriguing black and white markings, not unlike an appaloosa horse might don. The flavor is somewhat like the Anasazi but it's a little lighter. The real fun is the inky, black pot liquor. It looks cool and tastes great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaqueros are what we suggest when customers are looking for Anasazi beans (which we don't grow). They are light and just slightly potato-like but they keep their shape and would be one of our first choices for a chili bean. We also enjoy them as a classic charro bean, cooked simply and then finished with bacon, tomatoes and maybe a little stale beer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVaqueros are also known as Orca beans but so are several other beans. Vaquero really look like horses more than whales!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking suggestions: Use in pot beans, chilis, and stews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50008755699949,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Vaquero-Bean.jpg?v=1779696268"},{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-chiapas-black-bean-frijol-negro-de-vara","title":"Rancho Gordo Chiapas Black Bean (Frijol Negro de Vara)","description":"\u003ch5 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"\u003eRare black beans from the Mexican state of Chiapas. Rich and dense without being stodgy, with a unique bean broth.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow is it possible to think we need to add another black bean? Well, taste is a huge motivator around here. Our partners at Xoxoc in Mexico sent us some bags of beans they sourced in Chiapas from local farmers. We were first blown away by their appearance: beautiful and shiny, looking almost like glazed pottery. We cooked them and were immediately smitten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a limited amount and if you like black or dark beans, we highly recommend trying them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50008755896557,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/files\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Chiapas-Black-Bean-Frijol-Negro-de-Vara.jpg?v=1779696270"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0399\/8223\/5815\/collections\/Rancho-Gordo-Rancho-Gordo-Ayocote-Morado-Bean-1-lb.jpg?v=1768155184","url":"https:\/\/popovermt.com\/collections\/rancho-gordo.oembed","provider":"Popover Kitchen Supply, formerly Zest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}