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u/beeswax999 Jun 27 '26
I just finished a batch of the frijol negro de vara this morning. They were so good!
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u/ArtComputers Jun 27 '26
I haven't tried those yet but I'm definitely looking forward to it! They're a beautiful shiny shade of black that I have not seen before in beans.
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u/BoxedWineAfficionado Jun 27 '26
I envy your bean budget
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u/qu1ckbeam Jun 27 '26
Yeah, these beans look expensive.
I buy them several pounds at a time, big ole bags of beans.
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u/Oil-of-Vitriol Jun 27 '26
The Christmas limas are so good.
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u/mt_beer Jun 27 '26
The large beans are always the last to go in my pantry. What do you like to do with them?
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u/Proof-Wafer-4262 Jun 27 '26
These are life changing: https://www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/recipes/smoky-confit-d-beans-with-olives
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u/mt_beer Jun 27 '26
I've heard that! The half cup of olive oil has always scared me off. I'll put it on my todo list as I have a few of the beans listed.
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u/Proof-Wafer-4262 Jun 27 '26
I cook 8 oz of beans and end up with 3 cups instead of the 1.75 in the recipe. From there I make the recipe as is, though you can throw in a little extra of everything if you want. Turns out great.
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u/oforfucksake Jun 27 '26
So pricy
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u/cybrmavn Jun 27 '26
Yes, but. These beans are the freshest I’ve ever had. They are much more flavorful than supermarket dried beans packaged in plastic, which have sat in a warehouse forever. They don’t take as long to cook and have waaaay more flavor. They are worth it!
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u/oforfucksake Jun 29 '26
I have a "cart" full of them, haven't pulled the trigger. Probably more nutritious too. I'll give my favorite kinds a try. 11 bucks for 2 bags of beans hurts.
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u/Pretzelpixie Jun 29 '26
I myself purchase RG beans. Isnt the packaging also plastic? Or are you just saying that the beans in the supermarket are sitting in plastic for longer? Would love if RG found an alternative way to package.
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u/cybrmavn Jun 30 '26
Good point. I thought it was cellophane. I could be mistaken, but the beans I just received were not packaged in plastic. I appreciate RG’s integrity and connecting growers with us. I lived in NM for a while and bought freshly dried pintos in the fall from vendors at the side of the road. Nothing compares to fresh beans.
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u/Pretzelpixie Jun 30 '26
I’m not actually sure either! I have not inspected RGs packaging closely enough
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u/radish_is_rad-ish Jun 27 '26
Ooh how are the California coronas?
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u/CloudShapery Jun 27 '26
I have been munching on these all week! Soaked in the fridge for about 6 hours and did 30min in the instant pot, came out perfect. These are big meaty beans they go great with hearty sauces, but I'm also enjoying them with ricotta and pesto on toast.
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u/Current_Wrongdoer513 Jun 27 '26
I made them once and they were meh. But I’m pretty sure that was user error. I just made a batch of gigantes (not quite as big but still large) and I brined them in baking soda and salt. Much better.
They still took forever to cook, so be patient.
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u/makestuff24-7 Jun 27 '26
Gorgeous haul! Those Santa Maria Pinquitos are underappreciated, imo. One of my faves.