Rancho Gordo - Pinto Bean

DESCRIPTION The classic bean. Soft, creamy, and versatile, our Pintos cook quickly and create converts to new crop, heirloom beans. 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 ours. Pinto translates to "painted," referring to the look of the bean.

Rancho Gordo was founded in 2001 by Steve Sando in Napa, California, with a mission to preserve and promote heirloom bean varieties that were disappearing from American agriculture. We carry Rancho Gordo because they represent the quality and character we look for in everything at The Ambrosian Pantry.

Pairs with: Soups, stews, salads, chili, or as a hearty side dish.
Perfect for: Plant-based protein seekers, heirloom ingredient enthusiasts, and home cooks building a quality pantry. You'll find this at The Ambrosian Pantry, 263 Josephine St in Cherry Creek, Denver, a destination for food lovers who care about quality and provenance. Shop online at theambrosianpantry.com.

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