Yes, we know you come here for coffee beans, but you know we are crazy about quality in all aspects of life. So when we heard how good Rancho Gordo beans were, we tasted and then tasted some more and then incorporated them into our lifestyle, and now we sell them.
Rancho Gordo sells heirloom varieties of beans that are hard to find but easy to love. Each one is unique and beautiful. Here's a list of the beans we're selling currently:
Pinto is the classic bean. Soft, creamy, and versatile, our Pintos cook quickly and create converts to new crop, heirloom beans.
Alubia Blanca is a small, versatile white bean. It has a creamy texture and holds its shape even with long, slow cooking.
Garbanzo: If you are used to canned garbanzo beans, these will be a revelation. Firm yet creamy, with an addictive flavor and texture. New-crop harvest ensures quicker cooking and fresher flavor.
Mayocoba is creamy and versatile, with a pale yellow hue and super soft texture.
Hominy: 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.
Black eyed pea: For 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.
Moro has beautiful markings and a dense, rich flavor make this super rare bean a favorite. Almost a marriage between a black bean and a pinto but unique in its own right.
Crimson popping corn: This rare and wonderful popcorn pops up as white as snow and delivers a flavor like no other! The perfect contrast to bland commodity popcorn and its cardboard texture.
Christmas Limas are an unusual variation of the classic Lima. It offers a rich, full-bodied flavor, with a velvety chestnut texture. A true revelation for those who think they don't like Limas.
Domingo Rojo is a small, mild-yet-dense heirloom bean, begging to be put to work as red beans and rice, chili con carne, or a wonderful ingredient in your summer salad. It holds its shape when cooked, and the thick bean broth coats every rice grain or noodle with a luxurious sauce.
King City Pink is an heirloom bean from King City, California, with a rich history and a dreamy bean broth. It has a thin skin and a dense yet creamy interior.
Cranberry beans are versatile and velvety. This thin-skinned Borlotti bean produces a rich, indulgent bean broth, making it perfect for classic Italian dishes as well as simple pot beans. Thought to be originally from Colombia, this bean has been bred around the world to become Madeira, Borlotti, Tongues of Fire, Wren’s Egg, and more. In Mexico, you'll find these as Cacahuate (peanut) beans.
