{"title":"Corn","description":"Perhaps one of the most important crops indigenous to the Americas. We feature our world-famous popcorn and posole along with some other interesting products worthy of your attention.","products":[{"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":"white-corn-pozole-prepared-hominy","title":"White Corn Posole\/Prepared Hominy","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThe essential nixtamalized grain, prepared in small batches, for hominy stews. New-crop heirloom corn makes our dried hominy even more superior to canned versions.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a gentle simmer, dried hominy opens up like a delicious flower and is ready to use in soups, stews and the classic southwestern and Mexican dish, Pozole (or Posole). The corn is prepared by soaking in mineral lime (cal), then removing the skins. This process, called nixtamalization, changes the flavor (for the better) and introduces the vitamin niacin, making this ancient grain healthier and more nutritious than simple corn or cornmeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you are cooking posole, your whole kitchen smells like a glorious, delicious wet tortilla, and then the real fun begins. Use cooked hominy to make Pozole: follow our recipes for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/blogs\/recipes\/rancho-gordo-pozole-blanco\"\u003ewhite pozole\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/blogs\/recipes\/classic-red-pork-pozole\"\u003ered pozole\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/blogs\/recipes\/posole-verde\"\u003egreen pozole\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also use cooked hominy in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/blogs\/recipes\/warm-hominy-salad\"\u003esalads\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/blogs\/recipes\/shrimp-and-hominy-stew-with-smoked-pimenton-paprika\"\u003esoups and stews\u003c\/a\u003e, or tossed with some beans or bitter greens. Leftovers can be pureed for hominy grits. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/search?q=white+posole\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot available for shipping to Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570816835,"sku":"POSO-1","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/white-corn-posoleprepared-hominy-740144.jpg?v=1723504898"},{"product_id":"holiday-pozole","title":"Heirloom Blue Corn Posole\/Prepared Hominy","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThe essential nixtamalized grain, from rare heirloom corn, for hominy stews and more. Perfect for your holiday pozole plans. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDried hominy\/posole is superior to the canned version in every way. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very limited quantities, we have gorgeous, colored heirloom corn dried hominy. This rare blue corn only needs to be soaked and simmered to be enjoyed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue corn posole is heartier than our white corn posole. Leftovers can be ground to make superior, albeit unusual, heirloom grits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":31019926659,"sku":"BPOSO-1","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/heirloom-blue-corn-posoleprepared-hominy-202748.jpg?v=1723504803"},{"product_id":"crimson-popping-corn","title":"Crimson Popping Corn","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe naturally red kernels are best prepared\u003c\/span\u003e the traditional way with a pan, a lid and some oil, but you'll get fine results in an air-popper (but with a lower yield of fully popped corn). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere are countless ways to enjoy it: with just salt and butter, or perhaps cooked in some duck fat and topped with Parmesan cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot available for shipping to Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eComments from a few of our fans:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"My favorite is Rancho Gordo \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD\u0026amp;Store_Code=RG\u0026amp;Product_Code=3POP\u0026amp;Category_Code=DCP1#.U2z_V61dVX4\" title=\"red crimson popping corn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ered crimson popping corn\u003c\/a\u003e. (I wish it popped red, but sadly it turns white with heat.) I haven’t been able to get it for an entire year, but I just discovered that it’s back in stock, and I can't stop making it.  This is popcorn with minimal husk, and it actually tastes like corn. Pop it on the stove-top in a little neutral oil, drizzle with real melted butter, and finish with smoked paprika and salt. Or grate some Parmesan or cheddar cheese over the top (it clings). Refreshingly straightforward. Totally addictive.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Ruth Reichl, ruthreichl.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...if you really want to go all out, check out the crimson popcorn at Rancho Gordo.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Mark Bittman, Bitten, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Simply a must for popcorn connoisseurs, the nearly hull-less crimson kernels pop up beautifully white and have a great flavor.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Lora Zarubin, \u003cem\u003eLos Angleles Times Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":19488585121888,"sku":"CPOP-1","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/crimson-popping-corn-109740.jpg?v=1723504797"},{"product_id":"cacahuazintle-posole-prepared-hominy","title":"Cacahuazintle Posole\/Prepared Hominy","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe essential nixtamalized grain, from rare heirloom corn, for hominy stews and more. Perfect for your holiday pozole plans.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDried hominy\/posole is superior to the canned version in every way. It only needs to be soaked and simmered to be enjoyed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCacahuazintle is cherished in Mexico City, in particular, for the very best traditional pozole. The extra-large kernels and white color are preferred. This rare corn comes from Mexico (although the nixtamalized hominy is made here in California). We have a very limited quantity.","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":39621886902368,"sku":"XOCA-1","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/cacahuazintle-posoleprepared-hominy-629470.jpg?v=1723504795"},{"product_id":"artisan-fine-yellow-polenta","title":"Fine Yellow Polenta","description":"\u003ch5\u003eProduced whole-grain and fresh from the mill, this is the finest new-crop polenta in the United States. The heirloom corn is grown and ground for Rancho Gordo by Anson Mills.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ansonmills.com\/\"\u003eAnson Mills\u003c\/a\u003e, you know this isn't just any polenta. Their heirloom flint corn is fresh and ground to order (and this was ground last week).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse as a bed for your favorite toppings—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/blogs\/recipes\/polenta-borlotti-and-pancetta-from-the-veneto\"\u003eCranberry beans and tomato sauce\u003c\/a\u003e, sautéed mushrooms, slow-cooked meat, or even just a pat of butter and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tried Anson Mills' instructions for classic soft polenta (below) with great success, but there are many more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ansonmills.com\/recipes\"\u003epolenta recipes on their website\u003c\/a\u003e. Steve used the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinacucina.com\/2017\/11\/celebrating-fall-non-stir-polenta\/\"\u003eno-stir baked version\u003c\/a\u003e from Divina Cucina and he says he's not going back to the stovetop.  Whichever cooking method you use, we are confident you'll enjoy it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anson Mills","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":39457379352672,"sku":"AMYP-1","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/fine-yellow-polenta-796858.jpg?v=1723504801"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/collections\/dried-corn-and-corn-products.oembed","provider":"Rancho Gordo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}