{"title":"The Rancho Gordo-Xoxoc Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese items are the results of our two companies working together to help small farmers continue to grow their indigenous products in Mexico, despite international trade policies that seem to discourage genetic diversity and local food traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ayocote-blanco","title":"Ayocote Blanco Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eAyocote Blanco Beans are a versatile mid-sized white bean originating from Mexico that offers a creamy texture while maintaining its shape during extended cooking.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyocote Blanco is a dense, flavorful bean with a thick skin. When fully cooked, its creamy, starchy texture develops a delicate potato-like flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Oaxaca, Mexico, the Ayocote family was one of the first cultivated crops of the Americas. They are grown all over central and northern Mexico, but are more prevalent in indigenous communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: This year's crop is significantly smaller than previous years' harvests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570823171,"sku":"AYOB-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/ayocote-blanco-bean-771928.jpg?v=1730239373"},{"product_id":"ayocote-negro-1","title":"Ayocote Negro Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eProduced in Mexico, this thick-skinned bean is big and beautiful. Not your average black bean. It's a firm bean but goes from dense to creamy with continued cooking.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyocote Negro are firm without being starchy and have a darker, inky bean broth than other runner beans enjoy. They are large, bold and one of the first beans we recommend if you're trying to sell a \"steak and potatoes\" type of heirloom beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Oaxaca, Mexico, the Ayocote family was one of the first cultivated crops of the Americas. They are grown all over central and northern Mexico. If you plant them, you can enjoy the flowers, eat the pods as a broad bean, or shell them fresh for shelling beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this is not a traditional black turtle bean. When cooked, it's very similar to the Ayocote Morado or even Scarlet Runner. For a traditional turtle bean, we suggest our Midnight Black bean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570822979,"sku":"AYON-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/ayocote-negro-bean-609745.jpg?v=1723504793"},{"product_id":"chocolate-stoneground-chocolate","title":"Stoneground Chocolate","description":"\u003ch5\u003eHand roasted on a clay pan over a wood fire, these discs are the essence of chocolate. Ground with only canela and piloncillo, our traditional Mexican chocolate is ideal for hot cocoa, sweet and savory dishes and, of course, mole. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the beautiful state of Guerrero in Mexico, a cooperative of women grow and harvest their own cacao, toast it on clay \u003cem\u003ecomales\u003c\/em\u003e (pans) and then stone grind it with \u003cem\u003epiloncillo\u003c\/em\u003e (an unrefined sugar) and \u003cem\u003ecanela\u003c\/em\u003e, the famous soft cinnamon preferred in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The results are chocolate tablets not quite like anything else you've had. Whether it's for a traditional mole or just a cup of hot chocolate, the rich, dense chocolate flavor is intense, delicious and uniquely New World.\"\u003c\/em\u003e-Andrea Gray, examiner.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other commercial brands, our tablets are 70% chocolate and the only other ingredients are the \u003cem\u003epiloncillo\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ecanela\u003c\/em\u003e. Nothing else is added, or needed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach box contains 5 chocolate tablets. Total weight is 13 ounces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The best Mexican chocolate we have tasted!\"\u003c\/em\u003e-LA Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can make traditional Mexican hot chocolate with milk or water but this chocolate can also be used in pork rubs, as a seasoning in a pot of beans and of course a batch of Mole Poblano or Mole Negro. Sadly, the staff has discovered you can also just eat it like candy with very little trouble and most of us are addicted to the rustic, almost smoky flavor. It's hard to stop once you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"When it comes to Mexican chocolate, Abuelita and Ibarra aren't the only brands in the game. Several smaller labels -- each using 100 percent Mexican cacao -- have popped up in recent years, creating a veritable renaissance in the field...[Rancho Gordo is one of the] small-batch Mexican chocolate brands that stand out. \"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-The Latin Kitchen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot available for shipping to Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xoxoc","offers":[{"title":"13-Oz Box","offer_id":2570822467,"sku":"STCH-1","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/stoneground-chocolate-574551.jpg?v=1736432121"},{"product_id":"rebosero-bean","title":"Rebosero Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eAn heirloom passed down for generations in rural Hidalgo, Mexico, this small, compact bean produces a rich, flavorful broth. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mexico, a \u003cem\u003erebozo\u003c\/em\u003e is a shawl, often worn with panache by Mexico's lovelier residents. Perhaps if you were totally drunk you might think these pretty beans resemble a shawl, but who knows? Who cares? It's fun to say the word \u003cem\u003erebozo\u003c\/em\u003e and it's more fun to eat these delicious beans. They have a rich bean broth and can be used in place of any traditional Mexican bean in recipes, especially refried beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570820483,"sku":"REBO-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/rebosero-bean-741169.jpg?v=1723504891"},{"product_id":"sal-de-mar-sea-salt","title":"Sal de Mar (Sea Salt)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential sea salt chunks from ancient salt mines in the Yucatan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a women's cooperative in the Yucatan comes these glorious chunks of pure sea salt goodness. You can use a fancy salt grinder to pulverize the chunks, or keep a bowl handy near the stove and add a rock to whatever is bubbling away on the stove. Sal de Mar dissolves quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not contain iodine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 Lb Jar","offer_id":2570817219,"sku":"SDMA-1","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/sal-de-mar-sea-salt-7228640.jpg?v=1763014821"},{"product_id":"flor-de-sal-sea-salt","title":"Flor de Sal Sea Salt","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall, moist crystals of salt from ancient salt flats in the heart of the Yucatan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a women's cooperative in the Yucatan comes these glorious \"salt flowers,\" perfect for finishing your best dishes. A simple plate of heirloom tomatoes sprinkled with a little Flor de Sal becomes an intense dish, bursting with flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican Flor de Sal is comparable to French Fleur de Sel only in quality. Its price is much lower, but we think our Yucatan Flor de Sal will soon become your favorite salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not contain iodine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 Lb Jar","offer_id":2570817155,"sku":"FDSA-1","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/flor-de-sal-sea-salt-5119717.jpg?v=1763014821"},{"product_id":"pinole-azul-heirloom-blue-corn-pinole","title":"Pinole Azul (Heirloom Blue Corn Pinole)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToasted heirloom blue corn is ground with canela and piloncillo for making a slightly sweet, rich drink.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur pinole is a fascinating product made from ground heirloom blue corn in Mexico. Unlike most corn products, it's not made from nixtamal, the process of removing the skins with cal. With pinole, the corn is lightly toasted and then ground to a fine powder and mixed with a little piloncillo (raw sugar) and canela (true cinnamon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst and foremost you can make a refreshing drink out of it by adding about 1 cup of pinole per liter of water. Start with cold water and allow it to boil for about five minutes. You then can add a little milk, almond milk or more flavors like fruits or nuts. The texture should be thick but very much a liquid. I've noticed the longer it cooks, the more velvety the texture, but if you decide to extend the cooking, you'll need to stir constantly to avoid scorching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossibly the most popular use for pinole is as a licking powder, like a pre-Colombian Pixie Stick. Add a little to the palm of your hand and go at it. Not very elegant but it's hard to stop once you've started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven with a small amount of sweetener, some cooks like to dip a chicken or turkey cutlet onto a plate of pinole mixed with salt and fresh ground pepper before pan frying. It sounds weird, but you may find it addictive. In fact you can use it as a flour substitute. Don't miss incredible pancakes made with pinole. You'll need to experiment to see what works for you but we suggest subbing a quarter cup of flour with pinole for each cup of flour you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot available for shipping to Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570816899,"sku":"PINO-1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/pinole-azul-heirloom-blue-corn-pinole-982666.jpg?v=1723504890"},{"product_id":"oregano-indio","title":"Oregano Indio","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile, hand-harvested indigenous herb with earthy flavor, direct from the Huasteca.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've traveled to Mexico and enjoyed the food, it's likely you came home and tried to replicate some of the dishes. We can do a pretty fair job with the ingredients we have on hand in the U.S. but there's often a certain something that's different and I've come to believe it's the different oreganos of Mexico. Each one seems a little different but they all seem a little earthier than their European namesakes. Our new oregano is Oregano Indio, (\u003cem\u003ePoliomintha longiflora A. Gray\u003c\/em\u003e), sometimes known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOreja de Raton\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or Mouse's Ear. It's less citrusy than the standard Mexican oregano and there's an indescribable earthiness that makes it infectious. I just can't stop using it on almost everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis oregano is grown for us by the Oregano Caxtle Cooperative in Tlahuitelpa. You can add it to all sorts of salsas and \u003cem\u003eguisados\u003c\/em\u003e but lately I love mixing it with some garlic and olive oil and rubbing it over a pork tenderloin before roasting it. The flavor of the oregano is strong but not overpowering and permeates the whole loin. I've also used it with oil and pear vinegar for a great salad dressing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013, we took the crew from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/theperennialplate\"\u003eThe Perennial Plate\u003c\/a\u003e down to meet the growers and they came up with this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/realfoodmedia.org\/real-food-media-project-announces-winners-of-first-ever-food-and-farming-film-competition\/\"\u003eaward-winning\u003c\/a\u003e video (probably not the best for vegetarians.) It's hard not to be touched by these wonderful people. The fact that their oregano is so delicious is a great bonus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/84590795?portrait=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/84590795\"\u003eHomeward\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/theperennialplate\"\u003eThe Perennial Plate\u003c\/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\"\u003eVimeo\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"0.4-Ounce Jar","offer_id":2570816131,"sku":"IORE-1","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/oregano-indio-970992.jpg?v=1723504890"},{"product_id":"machacadora-wooden-bean-masher","title":"Machacadora (Wooden Bean Masher)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThe most wonderful thing that you had no idea that you wanted: the best tool for making refried beans (and a fine sauerkraut masher as well).\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been looking for a good machacadora for years. Who hasn't? Normally, when you find them, they are made of cheap pine and split even with oiling and care. This beautiful version comes from Guerrero and uses a local wood called Guamúchil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make really memorable refried beans, saute white onion rings in some freshly rendered lard, bacon fat, or olive oil. Obviously, lard is the best choice here, but olive oil is perfectly delicious, just not so authentic. When the onions are soft, add some beans and their broth. Allow it to heat, then start running your machacadora along the bottom of the skillet. The beans, fat, and onions will start to incorporate, and you will start to salivate! Keep going until you have the texture you like. Smooth as velvet or chunky and rustic—you can't lose!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs if this wasn't enough, we can say this makes a great masher for making sauerkraut. After you slice through the cabbage and add salt, most recipes have you mash the mixture until the water starts to give. We tried a wooden spoon and just about everything else in our kitchen, only to end up frustrated and very tired. The machacadora was perfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese machadoras have a honey wax finish that wears off with repeated use. There have been no stains used. With use, they are still beautiful but a little different. We recommend using a thick mineral oil for cutting boards to help protect the wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaestro Elíseo Tolentino made these from different parts of the same Guamúchil tree, so each item can vary widely. You'll have to take your chances, but these handmade treasures are all wonderful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eNot available for shipping to Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2570816003,"sku":"MACH-1","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/machacadora-wooden-bean-masher-569035.jpg?v=1723504807"},{"product_id":"salty-xoconostle-stripes","title":"Xoxoc Salty Xoconostle Strips","description":"\u003ch5\u003eSalted, naturally sour dried prickly pear strips. For snacking or to replace salt and lime at cocktail time. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTequila's best friend! Mezcal is pretty darn happy, too! Most of us know that prickly pear cactus yield sweet, delicious fruits that taste oddly tropical, despite their preference for a desert climate. A close cousin to the common prickly pear is the \u003ci\u003exoconostle\u003c\/i\u003e. Its fruit looks similar to a prickly pear but the taste is \u003cem\u003emuy\u003c\/em\u003e sour and \u003cem\u003emuy\u003c\/em\u003e appealing. You find them in salsas and dishes throughout central Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXoxoc, the producer, takes their \u003cem\u003exoconostle\u003c\/em\u003e and dries them naturally and in this case, salts them. The result is an addictive chewy snack for hot weather, but where they really shine is as a chaser to premium tequilas and mezcal. The salt and sour sensation replaces the traditional salt and lime! Take a sip, take a bite and then you'll understand why we declare these little flavor bombs essential to tequila time. And they're a lot handier than messy limes and salt cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you have a tequila fanatic in your life, congratulations. You're lucky. Now you have the perfect gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eXoxoc are of course our partners in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/pages\/the-rancho-gordo-xoxoc-project\"\u003eRancho Gordo-Xoxoc Project\u003c\/a\u003e. Located on land that had been destroyed by hundreds of years of cattle farming, with the only survivors being the natural \u003cem\u003exoconostle\u003c\/em\u003e plants, Xoxoc began making these snacks, salsas and a wonderful marmalade, all with the sour prickly pears that thrive in the Hidalgo climate and terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot available for shipping to Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" size=\"2\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/pq_tastingxoxoc_large.gif?3682474796501187984\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xoxoc","offers":[{"title":"Xoxoc Salty Xoconostle Strips","offer_id":2570815811,"sku":"XSAL-1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/xoxoc-salty-xoconostle-strips-566792.jpg?v=1723504898"},{"product_id":"xoxoc-mermelada-de-xoconostle-jam","title":"Xoxoc Mermelada de Xoconostle Jam","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall-batch jam made from naturally sour prickly pears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's hard not to like this intense, sour jam made from the prickly pear fruit known as \u003cem\u003exoconostle\u003c\/em\u003e. It has all the sourness of a traditional marmalade but with no bitterness and just the right amount of sugar to balance the flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pure ingredients are simply \u003cem\u003exoconostle\u003c\/em\u003e and sugar, made with care and attention by our partners in Hidalgo, Mexico. Use it like any jam but don't forget to experiment a little, like using a spoonful to flavor plain yogurt for breakfast. It works great as a topping for pancakes and waffles, as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot available for shipping to Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xoxoc","offers":[{"title":"Xoxoc Mermelada de Xoconostle Jam","offer_id":2570815683,"sku":"MARM-1","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/xoxoc-mermelada-de-xoconostle-jam-688540.jpg?v=1723504899"},{"product_id":"xoconostle-plain-dried","title":"Xoconostle, Plain Dried","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNaturally sour prickly pears for cooking. \u003c\/span\u003eEssential for Mole de Olla and other classic dishes from Mexico.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXoconostle (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOpuntia matudae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) are the sour fruit from a particular variety of cactus. Unlike sweet prickly pears (or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etunas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they're called in Mexico), \u003cem\u003exoconostle\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshow-ko-nost-lay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) are naturally sour. They are most famously used in a dish called\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e mole de olla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding flavor and tartness to a rich, beef stew. We have been selling them sweetened and dried or salty and dried, and we now can offer them to you plain and dried, ready for re-hydrating and very close to the elusive fresh version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter soaking in water for a couple of hours, you can add them to salsas, stews or the famous \u003cem\u003emole de olla\u003c\/em\u003e. Actually, with stews, braises and other long, slow cooked meals, you can add them without soaking if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cem\u003exoconostle\u003c\/em\u003e to a little sugar and fresh water, blend, soak, strain and you have a lovely \u003cem\u003eagua fresca\u003c\/em\u003e; no lime needed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI recently made a chicken with white wine, potatoes and herbs. On a whim, I threw in a small handful of dried \u003cem\u003exoconostle\u003c\/em\u003e and let the whole pot slowly braise until done. The \u003cem\u003exoconostle\u003c\/em\u003e fit in perfectly, almost the way a sour apple might. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eXoconostle\u003c\/em\u003e have legendary health benefits. There are even studies showing that \u003cem\u003exoconostle\u003c\/em\u003e might be used as natural antimicrobial agent against \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A lot of claims are made about the glucose-lowering effects of consuming \u003cem\u003exoconostle\u003c\/em\u003e. We aren't qualified to make health claims but a little research will impress you. Indigenous people in Mexico have been eating them for 5,000 years for both flavor and the health benefits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBe sure and reconstitute a few in water for a couple of hours and then experiment with their sour, subtle flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"3.2 Oz Bag","offer_id":2570815619,"sku":"DXOC-1","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/xoconostle-plain-dried-480760.jpg?v=1723504896"},{"product_id":"sweet-xoconostle","title":"Sweet Xoconostle","description":"\u003ch5\u003eSour prickly pear snacks with an addictive flavor.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXoconostle are sour prickly pears. On their own, they add a delightful sour note to stews and salsas and are essential for the classic dish, \u003cem\u003eMole de Olla\u003c\/em\u003e. Our partners in Mexico, Xoxoc, take these fruit and dry them and sweeten them slightly. The green box features dehydrated prickly pears and the purple box has fruit that has been cooked. Both are lightly sweetened with piloncillo, an unprocessed sugar cane product. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't think of a happier snack. If you have time and are interested, be sure and do a web search on their health properties. We think they taste great. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot available for shipping to Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xoxoc","offers":[{"title":"Green box (dehydrated)","offer_id":1711753411,"sku":"XSSG-1","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Purple box (cooked)","offer_id":1711753475,"sku":"XSSP-1","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/sweet-xoconostle-880422.jpg?v=1723504894"},{"product_id":"110-mixteca-pot","title":"Mixteca Bean Pot","description":"\u003ch5\u003ePre-Conquest design for gentle, even heating. Works right on a gas stove. Beans love the constant heat and the clever shape helps hold in moisture. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the beautiful Valley of Tehuacan, we offer these unique, handmade bean pots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is burnished by hand using quartz rocks that have been handed down through the generations. The gloss of each piece comes from the burnishing. No glaze is involved so there is no danger of lead in the pots. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe texture and patina of the piece will change over time. Exposure to heat, fire, and food will only make it more beautiful. Even better, cooking beans in clay is almost magical. The slow, even heat and natural clay are considered the best way to cook beans. Ask a grandmother and she'll agree. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pots aren't perfect and aren't intended to be. Once you start cooking with clay, you may find you have a happy new addiction. They have a rustic charm and the wisdom of the ages behind them, but they shouldn't be washed in a machine and they will keep changing over the years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome things to consider: These clay pots are handmade and there will be variances with the size, finishes, and capacity. Clay can last for years but it's also fragile and it's unlikely you'll be passing this down as an heirloom. Clay pots are tolerant of many situations, but extreme changes in temperature make them the most vulnerable. The pot was designed for use on a pronged grate with a gas stove. The bottom is somewhat rounded and can be a little wobbly on a flat surface. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo curing or preparation is needed. While they are clay and susceptible to breakage when dropped, the real danger is placing a hot pot on a cold surface (or vice versa) or adding too cold a liquid to a boiling pot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen cooking, start with a low flame and gently raise the heat as needed. Cook directly over a gas flame. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can also use the pieces when you barbecue. They only look better the more you use them. An electric range is not recommended; if you are determined to try it, you will need a heat diffuser. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWash with warm water and if needed, a gentle dishwashing liquid. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the clay is porous and there's no glaze, it's best not to use a dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The Mixteca Bean Pot will ship in a separate box from other items in your order. Please inspect your pot well when you receive it. If it is damaged or broken in the shipment, we will be happy to replace it or refund you. We cannot offer a return or replacement on the item after 90 days of purchase. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pot holds approximately 12 cups of liquid up to the neck (just over half a gallon) but you wouldn't want to fill the pot that high. Ideal for making a pound or a half pound of beans. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pot was \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tamararubin.com\/2019\/02\/rancho-gordo-tehuacan-clay-bean-pot-unglazed-from-puebla-mexico-lead-free\/\"\u003etested by Tamara Rubin\u003c\/a\u003e for lead and the results were that the pot is lead-free. \"\u003cspan\u003eThis is a rare find. A piece of Mexican pottery that is marked and sold as Lead-free that is ACTUALLY Lead-free.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eNot available for shipping to Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9476888899,"sku":"MIXP-1","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/mixteca-bean-pot-638997.jpg?v=1723504809"},{"product_id":"molinillo","title":"Wooden Molinillo","description":"\u003ch5\u003eYou can make Mexican chocolate in a blender, but using a traditional molinillo makes the hot chocolate frothy and it's much more fun.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust add some chocolate, hot milk and gently rub the wooden molinillo between your palms for a perfect beverage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold separately and also in a gift box with our \u003ca title=\"Rancho Gordo Stoneground Mexican Chocolate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/products\/chocolate-stoneground-chocolate\"\u003eStoneground Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9476896707,"sku":"MOLI-1","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/wooden-molinillo-742322.jpg?v=1723504896"},{"product_id":"cucharas-de-madera-wooden-spoon","title":"Wooden Spoon from Puente de Ixtla, Guerrero, Mexico","description":"\u003ch5\u003eHand-carved wooden spoons from the heart of Guerrero, ideal for cooking and serving.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many wooden spoons do you need? \u003cbr\u003eIf you're like us, there is no actual number that would equal \"too many.\" A good wooden spoon is to a cook what a paintbrush is to an artist. Yes, we just said that! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe love this hand carved spoon from Guerrero because you can use it for both cooking and serving. The colors vary. Wood from the outside of the tree is darker and it gets lighter as you go deeper. We've tried to keep the color as close to the spoons in the photo but be aware they are hand made and there are many shades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoons are approximately 14 inches long and 3 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaestro Elíseo Tolentino made these using all different parts of the same Guamúchil tree, so each spoon can vary a lot. You'll have to take your chances, but these handmade treasures are all wonderful. They have a natural beeswax coating that will fade. You can condition the wood with any food-grade mineral oil or let it age naturally for a more rustic look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't think of a better way to serve beans! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot available for shipping to Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13679529283,"sku":"WSPN-1","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/wooden-spoon-from-puente-de-ixtla-guerrero-mexico-266096.jpg?v=1723504898"},{"product_id":"molcajete-mortar-pestle","title":"Large Molcajete (Mortar \u0026 Pestle)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eTraditional Mexican mortar and pestle, an essential tool for the Mexican kitchen. Ours are handcrafted in Mexico from basalt (volcanic rock).\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 5 inches high by 8 inches wide. Each molcajete is handmade and there will be variances with the size, texture, and capacity. Instructions for curing and caring for your molcajete will be included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;q=salsa\"\u003esalsas\u003c\/a\u003e, guacamole, and spices. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Each","offer_id":13697373059,"sku":"MOLP-1","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/large-molcajete-mortar-pestle-165357.jpg?v=1732200042"},{"product_id":"lourdes-pot","title":"Lourdes Pot","description":"\u003ch5\u003eTraditional design for gentle, even cooking. Works right on a gas stove. Recommended for beans, pozole, and other slow-cooked stews and soups.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the beautiful Valley of Tehuacan, we offer these unique, handmade pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is burnished by hand using quartz rocks that have been handed down through the generations. The gloss of each piece comes from the burnishing. No glaze is involved so there is no danger of lead in the pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture and patina of the piece will change over time. Exposure to heat, fire, and food will only make it more beautiful. Even better, cooking beans in clay is almost magical. The slow, even heat and natural clay are considered the best way to cook beans. Ask a grandmother and she'll agree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pots aren't perfect and aren't intended to be. Once you start cooking with clay, you may find you have a happy new addiction. They have a rustic charm and the wisdom of the ages behind them, but they shouldn't be washed in a machine and they will keep changing over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome things to consider: These clay pots are handmade and there will be variances with the size, finishes, and capacity. Clay can last for years but it's also fragile and it's unlikely you'll be passing this down as an heirloom. Clay pots are tolerant of many situations, but extreme changes in temperature make them the most vulnerable. The pot was designed for use on a pronged grate with a gas stove. The bottom is somewhat rounded and can be a little wobbly on a flat surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo curing or preparation is needed. While they are clay and susceptible to breakage when dropped, the real danger is placing a hot pot on a cold surface (or vice versa) or adding too cold a liquid to a boiling pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cooking, start with a low flame and gently raise the heat as needed. Cook directly over a gas flame. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can also use the pieces when you barbecue. They only look better the more you use them. An electric range is not recommended; if you are determined to try it, you will need a heat diffuser. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash with warm water and if needed, a gentle dishwashing liquid. Because the clay is porous and there's no glaze, it's best not to use a dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The Lourdes Pot will ship in a separate box from other items in your order. Please inspect your pot well when you receive it. If it is damaged or broken in the shipment, we will be happy to replace it or refund you. We cannot offer a return or replacement on the item after 90 days of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot holds approximately 4 quarts of liquid. Dimensions are approximately 10 inches tall by 7 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mexico. Lead free.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17521561155,"sku":"LRDS-1","price":83.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/lourdes-pot-118090.jpg?v=1723504806"},{"product_id":"cazuela-small","title":"Small Cazuela","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThese cazuelitas are ideal for holding salsas, pickled onions or relishes, but they are low-fired clay and can also be used for actual cooking over a low gas flame. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry warming up some tomato salsa, thinned out by a bit of chicken or vegetable stock, and poach an egg right in the cazuela. Or set out several on your dinner table and fill with your best salsas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 5 inches in diameter and 1 3\/4 inches tall. Hand-crafted in Hidalgo, Mexico, so there will be small variations in size and color. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe glaze is lead free. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2096099295256,"sku":"CAZU0-1","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/small-cazuela-210999.jpg?v=1723504893"},{"product_id":"moro-beans","title":"Moro Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eBeautiful 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.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw, the markings have to be among the prettiest of all our heirloom beans, but it's when they've been cooked that you'll be especially happy with them. with a rich, dense texture and a bean broth that you could eat alone as a soup, without the beans!\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bean was first spied in Puebla, Mexico. The design was so beautiful and detailed, it wasn't clear they were even a bean. Later we found farmers in Hidalgo who were growing a version with just a touch of purple mixed in and we were smitten. A local cook told us that at the end of the growing season, the women plant the beans and harvest them as young greens and sauté them in butter. A rarity in Mexico, just like the Moro bean itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":13613739180128,"sku":"MORO-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/moro-bean-617345.jpg?v=1745604357"},{"product_id":"mixteca-salt","title":"Mixteca Salt","description":"\u003ch5\u003eFrom 3,000-year-old land salt springs, Mixteca salt naturally softens beans and keeps vegetables bright.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixteca salt is mined from ancient salt mines in Puebla, near the Oaxacan border and processed by letting the natural spring waters evaporate. But what's really amazing about this salt is the fact that it's naturally high in bicarbonates that will actually soften your beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost bean lore insists that adding salt before your beans are soft will actually make them harder. We're not sure if this is true, but we do know that 2 teaspoons or so of Mixteca Salt at the beginning of cooking beans will soften them. It's like the old trick of adding baking soda, without the nasty taste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe salt isn't a good finishing salt, but it will perform magic on your beans. If you are cooking vegetables, you can add a pinch to the cooking water; it will keep your vegetables bright and green! But a little dab will do; use only a small amount, or your beans and vegetables will turn to mush.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't be scared, just be careful. In reality, most Rancho Gordo beans are so fresh, they barely need any soaking, let alone any help for softening, but if you have some old stock on hand or want to experiment with an interesting new salt, we think you'll love the Mixteca Salt.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 Lb Jar","offer_id":18171708080224,"sku":"MIXS-1","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/mixteca-salt-7279608.jpg?v=1763014764"},{"product_id":"ayocote-morado","title":"Ayocote Morado Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThis thick-skinned runner bean is pretty and very large. It's starchy but goes from dense to creamy with continued cooking.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe staff here often refers to Ayocote Morado as a \"gateway bean.\" Once you start, you get hooked. Its big, beefy texture is a good fit for those trying to cut out meat and eat a more plant-based diet, or for vegetarians looking for a hearty meal. Ayocote Morados provide a deep, bouillon-flavored bean broth, making them ideal for soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Oaxaca, Mexico, the Ayocote family was one of the first cultivated crops of the Americas. They are grown all over central and northern Mexico. If you plant them, you can enjoy the flowers, eat the pods as a broad bean, or shell them fresh for shelling beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":18256055795808,"sku":"AYOM-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/ayocote-morado-bean-258773.jpg?v=1723504793"},{"product_id":"san-franciscano-bean","title":"San Franciscano Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003ePinto flavor with a denser texture, these heirlooms from Mexico have hints of coffee and chocolate. San Franciscano beans produce a dark, rich bean broth. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSuggestions: Refried beans, soups, pot beans, chili, casseroles\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the state of Hidalgo (and sometimes seen in Puebla), these lilac-and-black marked beans are probably a very near cousin to what we've grown as Rio Zape. Like Rio Zape, they have a luxurious pot liquor (bean broth) with hints of coffee and chocolate. San Franciscanos have a sturdier skin, making them more versatile and usable in salads and composed dishes as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana, Arial, Helvetica\" size=\"2\" color=\"#669933\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003eYou can use them in chilis, soups, salads and stews but we think the best way to enjoy them is plain, and pass around the salsas and garnishes like grilled onions, grilled cactus paddles, limes, Mexican oregano and fresh cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatin name: \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"5\" width=\"450\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"red\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE RANCHO GORDO-XOXOC PROJECT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"message_content\"\u003eThese items are the results of our two companies working together to help small farmers and producers continue to grow their indigenous products in Mexico, despite international trade policies that seem to discourage genetic diversity and local food traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product_green\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct of Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced in Mexico under the supervision of the Rancho Gordo-Xoxoc Project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":18839141318752,"sku":"SANF-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/san-franciscano-bean-450871.jpg?v=1723504893"},{"product_id":"caballito-de-barro-clay-shot-cup","title":"Caballito de Barro (Clay Shot Cup) Set","description":"\u003ch5\u003eCactus-inspired shot cups for your best tequila or mezcal, handmade in Mexico. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the women's collective that makes our bean pots in Los Reyes Metzontle. The clay is very special to the region and actually has talc in it. There is no fear of lead as the pieces are unglazed. Instead, they're burnished with quartz rocks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe caballitos are clay shot cups that look like small cactus and are perfect for a healthy and generous shot of tequila, mezcal, or whatever your poison you prefer.  Unlike other items we sell from Los Reyes Metzontle, the caballitos have a darker colored slip on the inside, making them glossier than the simple burnishing on the outside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caballitos come in a set of four. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: \u003cem\u003eThese items are handmade and there will be variances. That's part of their charm. 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