The classic bean. Soft, creamy, and versatile, our Pintos cook quickly and will make you an heirloom bean convert with their superior, fresh taste.
Suggestions: pot beans, refried beans, soup, casseroles
The 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 these.
You can use them in all kinds of Latin and Mexican cooking, from pot beans to refried beans. They're essential to Norteño cooking and they're the best friend a plate of carne asada has ever had.
Made by: Rancho Gordo
Made in: USA
Specifications: 1 lb.
Latin name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Further Reading: Take a look at Rancho Gordo's Basic Bean Cooking for handy cooking and storing tips, then check out The Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Guide for more info and recipes using Rancho Gordo's delicious beans!
