Heirloom Beans + More [Rancho Gordo]

We're honored to be sharing our favorite heirloom beans with you!
Current varieties available described below. Select your preferred one from the item drop-down menu.

Instructions for cooking beans a la Rancho Gordo: CLICK HERE.

Varieties Currently IN STOCK :: 

Black Caviar Lentils
Small, gentle, quick-cooking lentils with a luxurious flavor and texture. Firm yet creamy, they are sure to be your new best friend in the kitchen.
Suggestions: Salads, soups, stews

BLACK: Chiapas Black Bean (Frijol Negro de Vara)
Rare black beans from the Mexican state of Chiapas. Rich and dense without being stodgy, with a unique bean broth.
Great for: Pot beans, soups, salads, chilis

HOMINY (White Corn Posole)
The essential nixtamalized grain, prepared in small batches, for hominy stews. New-crop heirloom corn makes our dried hominy even more superior to canned versions.
Recipes and more information on White Corn Posole/Prepared Hominy at Rancho Gordo.

PINTO
The classic bean. Soft, creamy and versatile, our Pintos cook quickly and create converts to new crop, heirloom beans.
Pot beans, refried beans, soup, casseroles

SANTA MARIA PINQUITO
The small, dense orbs produce a beefy bean broth. An essential part of California cuisine, they are the heart of a tri-tip barbecue and yet they're perfectly at home in meatless meals.
Great for: Santa Maria-style barbecue, salads, soups, pot beans, chili, casseroles, baked beans, dips

Large White Lima 
Large, new-crop, fast cooking Lima beans with classic Lima bean taste and texture.
Suggestions: Baked beans, salads, pot beans, succotash, dips