{"title":"Grains, Spices \u0026 More","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"canela-soft-cinnamon","title":"Canela (Soft Cinnamon)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSoft, warm cinnamon, perfect for sweet and savory dishes with none of the harsh antiseptic properties of more common hard cinnamon. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur soft and mellow cinnamon is derived from the Sri Lankan tree known botanically as \u003cem\u003eCinnamomum verum\u003c\/em\u003e, which has soft \"quills\" produced from the tree's inner bark. Canela is often referred to as \"true cinnamon.\" Its bark is softer and the flavor is less astringent than the more common \"cassia\" or Chinese cinnamon, \u003cem\u003eCinnamomum cassia\u003c\/em\u003e, which is the source for almost all of the commercial cinnamon sold in grocery stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking suggestions: More often than not, sticks are steeped in liquid to infuse flavor. You can also grate with a microplane grater or just add some to a blender when making a sauce. Don't forget to allow it to steep in your hot milk or even in your morning coffee pot! It works great with clove and garlic for an exotic twist on chilis and stews. Roasting it on a hot dry skillet or \u003cem\u003ecomal\u003c\/em\u003e brings out a warm, nutty flavor.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"0.75 Oz Bag","offer_id":2570822659,"sku":"CANE-1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/canela-soft-cinnamon-592844.jpg?v=1730242932"},{"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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/stoneground-chocolate-574551.jpg?v=1736432121"},{"product_id":"felicidad-chipotle-sauce","title":"Felicidad Chipotle Sauce","description":"\u003ch5 align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFelicidad is one of our spicier hot sauces and if you're like us, you might just hit HIGH C after just one taste. The rich mix of pumpkin seeds and spices with the smoked chipotle chiles will almost make you think that we've added tomatoes, but it's all chile love that you're tasting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOur crafted sauce uses smoked chiles, not just a sauce with smoke flavor added. You can taste the difference and we'll bet it becomes one of your favorites. No table is complete without a bottle resting on it!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIngredients: Apple cider vinegar, water, chipotle powder, toasted pumpkin seeds (hulled pumpkin seeds, canola, or cottonseed oil, salt), sea salt, garlic powder, spices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMade in a facility that may share equipment with nuts, peanuts, wheat, and other allergens. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e5 FL OZ (148ml)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"5-oz Bottle","offer_id":2570821891,"sku":"FELI-1","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/felicidad-chipotle-sauce-195638.jpg?v=1723504800"},{"product_id":"la-paloma-mild-sauce-for-hot-people","title":"La Paloma Mild Sauce for Hot People","description":"\u003ch5 align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNot everyone wants to glow all the time. Sometimes a person just wants the flavor of chiles without all the perspiration.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTake a break from the heat and enjoy La Paloma on your eggs, in your bloody marys, in soup, a dab on a fresh oyster, salads or simply on chips. Made from super mild New Mexican chiles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIngredients: Water, vinegar, new Mexican chile powder, roasted pumpkin seeds (hulled pumpkin seeds, canola, or cottonseed oil, salt), sea salt, garlic powder, spices, natural flavor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in a facility that may share equipment with nuts, peanuts, wheat, and other allergens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e5 FL OZ (148ml)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"5-oz Bottle","offer_id":2570821123,"sku":"LAPA-1","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/la-paloma-mild-sauce-for-hot-people-817388.jpg?v=1723504803"},{"product_id":"mexican-oregano","title":"Mexican Oregano","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Mexican pantry staple loaded with bright, almost citrus-like, earthy flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delicious and essential part of the Mexican pantry. Similar to European Oregano, but less sweet and with a slight citrus twist. There are many plants known as \"oregano\" in Mexico but this is the most common (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLippia graveolens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tip from a good cook in the Yucatan tells us that Mexican Oregano really shines when it's been toasted for a moment or two on a hot, dry skillet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUse in sauces, in salsas, sauces on simple grilled meat or anywhere authentic, savory flavor is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDried Mexican oregano is one of the traditional tableside additions to posole. It's fun to take a large pinch and hold it high over the bowl and rub it, cascading down and scenting the dining room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"0.5-Ounce Jar","offer_id":2570817347,"sku":"MORE-1","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/mexican-oregano-620595.jpg?v=1723504807"},{"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":"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":"rio-fuego-very-hot-sauce","title":"Rio Fuego Very Hot Sauce","description":"\u003ch5 align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOur original hot sauce, Rio Fuego Very Hot Sauce, has a bold chile flavor tamed by ground pumpkin seeds and fruity vinegar.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRio Fuego is hot but not stupid hot. There are complex flavors and textures and it's a unique entry in the crowded world of hot sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRio Fuego Very Hot Sauce is a lot like love. It can hurt, but you always come back for more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIngredients: Water, vinegar, arbol chile powder, roasted pumpkin seeds (hulled pumpkin seeds, canola, or cottonseed oil, salt), sea salt, garlic powder, spices, natural flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in a facility that may share equipment with nuts, peanuts, wheat, and other allergens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e5 FL OZ (148ml)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"5-oz Bottle","offer_id":2570816771,"sku":"RIOF-1","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/rio-fuego-very-hot-sauce-911646.jpg?v=1723504889"},{"product_id":"wild-rice","title":"California Cultivated Wild Rice","description":"\u003ch5\u003eFreshly harvested and California-grown with a rich, nutty flavor.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWild rice is not a true \"rice\" but an aquatic seed. True wild rice is hand-threshed and most famously produced in Minnesota and Canada. This cultivated \"wild\" rice is produced by a family farm in Northern California. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the Americas, wild rice has too long been stuck on the holiday table or teamed with salmon and little else. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't let odd marketing fool you; wild rice makes a great everyday meal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a chewy texture and distinct nutty flavor. It goes with beans or sauteed vegetables and while it may take awhile to cook (about an hour), it's easy and the results are delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570816707,"sku":"RICE-1","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/california-cultivated-wild-rice-104146.jpg?v=1723504794"},{"product_id":"new-red-mexican-chile-powder-small","title":"New Mexican Red Chile Powder","description":"\u003ch5\u003eBright, traditional New Mexican flavor from new crop chiles. 100% pure with medium heat. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh and delicious ground New Mexican chiles make all the difference when making chili con carne or pozole. Our chile powder is made from 100% dried chiles and comes from a small grower in New Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiles are an agricultural product, and can change from harvest to harvest. This year’s crop seems to be hotter than last year’s. You’ve been warned!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: We use only dried chile powder and prefer not to add any artificial ingredients, so caking is natural. If the powder begins to cake or clump, it is still perfectly fine to eat—we recommend shaking the jar to loosen the powder.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in a facility that may share equipment with nuts, peanuts, wheat, and other allergens.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"2 oz.","offer_id":19488589283424,"sku":"NMCS-1","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/new-mexican-red-chile-powder-411725.jpg?v=1723504807"},{"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":"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.pro\/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":"pineapple-vinegar","title":"Pineapple Vinegar","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eEssential to many Mexican stews, \u003cem\u003eadobos\u003c\/em\u003e, slow-cooked \u003cem\u003eguisados,\u003c\/em\u003e and marinades, you'll find uses for our Pineapple Vinegar every day in your kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for KCRW's Good Food’s 2022 Pantry Favorites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mild yet bright vinegar adds a traditional kick to classic Mexican food, but vinaigrette, beans, and even cocktails will benefit from this naturally fermented treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Rancho Gordo Pineapple Vinegar has been so popular that we can't keep it in stock, so we added \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/products\/stivalet-pineapple-vinegar\"\u003eanother version, produced in Veracruz, Mexico\u003c\/a\u003e, with a distinctive character all its own. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith so many modern vinegars being nothing more than white wine or apple cider vinegar with flavorings added, it's a relief to find a vinegar fermented naturally from fruit, the old-fashioned way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRancho Gordo’s tangy Pineapple Vinegar gets its tropical undertones the old-fashioned way, from fresh fruit juice fermented with brown sugar. Smooth and mildly acidic, the condiment can be used to tenderize meats, brighten stews and beans, and kick up simple green salads.\"\u003c\/em\u003e  -\u003cstrong\u003eModern Farmer\u003c\/strong\u003e magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e16 FL OZ (473ml)\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":"16-oz Bottle","offer_id":2570815299,"sku":"PVIN-1","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/pineapple-vinegar-360824.jpg?v=1742489558"},{"product_id":"gay-caballero-hot-sauce","title":"Gay Caballero Hot Sauce","description":"\u003ch5\u003eWith a unique flavor profile, this zesty arbol chile-based sauce deserves a spot in your hot sauce collection.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we started making large batches of our hot sauces, they all made the grade except for Gay Caballero. For some reason, the large batches didn’t translate and we’ve been working ever since to make a version of this complex blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve finally done it, and for the many fans of Gay Caballero, the long, dark period of suffering is over. The secret (and please don’t tell anyone!) is a judicious blend of cinnamon and cloves along with the peppy chiles. Tasty, untamed and fancy—just like you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Apple cider vinegar, water, arbol chile powder, spices, garlic powder, sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in a facility that may share equipment with nuts, peanuts, wheat, and other allergens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 FL OZ (148ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"5-oz Bottle","offer_id":2570815107,"sku":"GCAB-1","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/gay-caballero-hot-sauce-153575.jpg?v=1723504800"},{"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":"quinoa-black","title":"Quinoa, Black","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe versatile protein-rich \"Mother Grain\" from the Andes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull of protein, full of flavor, gluten-free, and adaptable to almost any cuisine, quinoa has taken over as the grain of choice for many of us. It cooks quickly and works as a replacement for rice, couscous, or pasta. Don't forget to add it to soups and stews!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black variety is different and takes a little longer to cook than the golden. All are whole grains. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn North America, we tend to use it as a grain or as a couscous substitute. In other parts of the Americas, you'll see it as part of soupier dishes or savory gruels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\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":5129581379,"sku":"QUIB-1","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/quinoa-black-770124.jpg?v=1723504889"},{"product_id":"stardust-dipping-powder","title":"Stardust Dipping Powder","description":"\u003ch5\u003eAn addictive chile-lime mix for dusting fresh fruit, popcorn, and even the rims of cocktail glasses.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDip your raw, fresh cut fruits and vegetables into Stardust for a peppy zap of chile and citrus. Stardust is a mixture of medium-heat dry New Mexican chiles, herbs, and spices. Apples, jicama, mangoes, bananas, cucumber, carrots, and even radishes feel at home taking a dip into this happy powder. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLate-night snacks become healthy, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ecrudité\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e appetizer plates become star players when you serve Stardust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply place some Stardust into a bowl and dip away. You can also finish a bowl of beans, popcorn, stew or soup with a light dusting of Stardust with delicious results. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: We do not add any artificial ingredients, so caking is natural. If the mixture begins to cake or clump, it is still perfectly fine to eat—we recommend shaking the jar to loosen the powder. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStardust ingredients: dried chiles, crystallized lime (citric acid, lime oil, lime juice, ascorbic acid, vitamin C), brown sugar, sea salt, and Mexican oregano.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"2.4-ounce jar","offer_id":6509235139,"sku":"STAR-1","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/stardust-dipping-powder-654401.jpg?v=1742489559"},{"product_id":"sal-de-gusano-worm-salt","title":"Sal de Gusano (Worm Salt)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eA classic accompaniment to mezcal and tequila. Made with actual ground worms.  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou see Sal de Gusano in places like Oaxaca a lot. The habit of salt and lime with your tequila or mezcal is famous but using Sal de Gusano takes things a step further. Along with the chiles and salt, you’ll find ground worms. You won’t taste them as worms so much as a sense of umami and we love the stuff. We think you will too once you get past the odd ingredient list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Sal de Gusano is blended for us by the Bay Area's renowned Don Bugito, a company specializing in edible insects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet Weight: 1.2 oz. 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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":"don-bugito-snacks","title":"Don Bugito Cricket Snacks","description":"\u003ch5\u003eTasty, edible insect snacks from Don Bugito, a prehispanic snackeria.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been selling \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.donbugito.com\/\"\u003eDon Bugito\u003c\/a\u003e products at our store in Napa for years, and are excited to offer them online. Farmed and produced in the Bay Area, these crunchy snacks are way more interesting (and healthy) than a bag of chips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of Don Bugito’s crickets come from a farm dedicated to raising the highest quality insects for human consumption in the USA. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually in 1.5-ounce pouches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: If you are allergic to shellfish, this product may not be for you. Made in a facility that processes milk, eggs and peanuts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHILE -LIME CRICKETS WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS \u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Toasted Crickets, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Dry Tomato Paste, Organic Fresh Lime Juice, Dried Chile Pepper, Salt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDARK CHOCOLATE CRICKETS WITH AMARANTH SEEDS\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Toasted Crickets, Semisweet Dark Chocolate (cacao beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter sunflower lecithin, vanilla beans), Organic Puffed Amaranth Seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Chile-Lime Crickets with Pumpkin Seeds","offer_id":34685792782,"sku":"DBCL-1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Chocolate Crickets with Amaranth Seeds","offer_id":34685795790,"sku":"DBCR-1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/don-bugito-cricket-snacks-966696.jpg?v=1723504801"},{"product_id":"bay-laurel","title":"Bay Laurel","description":"\u003ch5\u003eA leaf or two of Bay Laurel to a pot of beans adds that certain something that makes them go from ordinary to very special.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur leaves come from Turkey and many smart cooks insist on the same. Sometimes we cook our beans with just Bay leaves, a pinch of salt and nothing else. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":".25-oz bag","offer_id":40167411662,"sku":"NMBL-1","price":2.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/bay-laurel-522466.jpg?v=1742489558"},{"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":"wild-mountain-cumin","title":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel Spices","description":"\u003ch5\u003eOur favorite single-origin spices from our friends at Burlap \u0026amp; Barrel. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the idea of doing trade in countries where there aren’t a lot of opportunities, and Burlap \u0026amp; Barrel is doing just that. We hope you are as excited about these spices as we are. A visit to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/\"\u003eBurlap \u0026amp; Barrel\u003c\/a\u003e website will reveal many other treasures worth your consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTutto Porchetta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collaboration between Burlap \u0026amp; Barrel and The Fatted Calf brings us this spice blend of fennel, garlic, herbs, and more, based on the flavors in Italian classic porchetta.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Burlap \u0026amp; Barrel: \"Traditionally used as a dry rub for pork, this savory, herbaceous butcher's blend is delectable on chicken, quail, lamb, turkey, and duck, or mixed with ground meat for homemade sausage. Use it on roasted vegetables, mushrooms, or beans. Stir into soups or sauces, sprinkle over goat cheese or mix with olive oil and lemon for a dressing, marinade, or dip.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Lucknow fennel, black pepper, rosemary, oregano buds, garlic, coriander, allspice, red jalapeño chili\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Mountain Cumin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne quick taste of this unique cumin and you’ll see why we are obsessed. We don’t want to oversell it, but this varietal (Bunium persicum) is really different from common cumin (Cuminum cyminum).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou probably have favorite ways to incorporate cumin into your cooking, but if you need some inspiration: add it to chili, sprinkle it over \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/blogs\/recipes\/a-simple-hummus\"\u003ehummus\u003c\/a\u003e, or use it in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/blogs\/recipes\/cauliflower-with-cassoulet-beans-and-capers\"\u003eSpanish-inspired\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.pro\/blogs\/recipes\/baked-fish-with-tomatoes-and-olives-on-a-bed-of-pureed-cassoulet-beans\"\u003eMoroccan-inspired\u003c\/a\u003e dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.6 ounces\u003cbr\u003eProduct of Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoked Pimentón Paprika\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky, rich paprika from Spain for paellas, stews, and even hummus. This smoked paprika is sourced from a \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003esingle-family \u003cem\u003efabrica\u003c\/em\u003e in Extremadura, a hot, dry region of western Spain famous for \u003cem\u003epimenton de la vera\u003c\/em\u003e, which has \u003c\/span\u003eDesignation of Protected Origin status from the European Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.8 ounces \u003cbr\u003eProduct of Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Urfa Chile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis became a staff favorite at Rancho Gordo when we started sprinkling it on our Crimson Popping Corn. It's slightly spicy with tart, raisiny notes and has been described as similar to Aleppo pepper. One staff member exclaimed, \"This tastes like tamarind!\" All we know is that all of a sudden, we can't live without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Burlap \u0026amp; Barrel: \"It's delicious on kebabs and other grilled meats and veggies, cooked into stews and chilis, in salad dressings, sprinkled on fluffy scrambled eggs, and even mixed into brownies and other chocolate desserts for a little extra depth and a hint of heat.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.8 ounces\u003cbr\u003eProduct of Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Harvest Turmeric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganically grown in India, this new-crop turmeric is rich and vibrant. We recommend pairing it with garbanzos in a stew or curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Burlap \u0026amp; Barrel: \"It has a sweet, floral flavor without the metallic bitterness found in lower quality turmeric, and is perfect for both sweet and savory applications, in curries and other dishes as well as in turmeric teas and lattes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.9 ounces\u003cbr\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon Verum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% True Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum), available in ground form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Burlap \u0026amp; Barrel: \"It's perfect for savory dishes like tomato sauces, stews, chili and barbecue rubs, as well as for baked goods and breakfasts like oatmeal or pancakes.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.8 ounces\u003cbr\u003eProduct of Tanzania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCured Sumac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild sumac from Gaziantep, Turkey, packed in salt. A classic Middle Eastern finishing spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Burlap \u0026amp; Barrel: \"It has a bright, sour, salty and slightly fermented flavor, and is one of our most popular spices among professional chefs and home cooks alike.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.3 ounces\u003cbr\u003eProduct of Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbes de Provence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile and iconic blend of classic French herbs, grown and blended in Provence by a cooperative of farmers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Burlap \u0026amp; Barrel: \"Add to tomato sauces, roasts, pan sauces, and any other dish for a boost of savory, fragrant aromatics.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0.8 ounces\u003cbr\u003eProduct of France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited Availability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel","offers":[{"title":"Wild Mountain Cumin","offer_id":18576450158688,"sku":"BBCU-1","price":10.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Smoked Pimentón Paprika","offer_id":32770799468640,"sku":"BBPI-1","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Urfa Chili","offer_id":32770800681056,"sku":"BBUR-1","price":9.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"New Harvest Turmeric","offer_id":32770802974816,"sku":"BBTU-1","price":10.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cinnamon Verum (Ground)","offer_id":32770826666080,"sku":"BBCG-1","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cured Sumac","offer_id":39399826489440,"sku":"BBSU-1","price":10.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Herbes de Provence","offer_id":39569979474016,"sku":"BBHP-1","price":10.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tutto Porchetta","offer_id":40042763518048,"sku":"BTUT-1","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/burlap-barrel-spices-987916.jpg?v=1723504798"},{"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":"bonito-del-norte-tuna-in-olive-oil","title":"Bonito del Norte Tuna in Olive Oil","description":"\u003ch5\u003ePremium loins of Bonito tuna from Donostia Foods in Spain\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild tuna is line-caught in the waters of the Bay of Biscay and hand-prepared and packed in pure olive oil in Basque Country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeans and tuna are a natural pair. One of our favorite bean salads is tuna and white bean salad with fresh herbs, onion, and lemon (enjoyed alfresco with a glass of crisp white wine!).  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"7.9-oz jar","offer_id":40438757359712,"sku":"DOBO-1","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/bonito-del-norte-tuna-in-olive-oil-125576.jpg?v=1723504793"},{"product_id":"cantabrian-anchovies-in-olive-oil","title":"Cantabrian Anchovies in Olive Oil","description":"\u003ch5\u003eWild-caught European anchovies, filleted and packed by hand, from Donostia Foods in Spain. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic addition to salad dressings, pasta sauces, and pizza, anchovies also make a great match for beans. We recommend pureeing two anchovy fillets with about a cup of cooked white beans, a glug of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with bread or crackers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited availability. \u003cbr\u003eNet weight: 3.17 ounces (90 g)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Anchovies, olive oil, salt. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donostia Foods","offers":[{"title":"Cantabrian Anchovies in Olive Oil","offer_id":31759709962336,"sku":"DOCA-1","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/cantabrian-anchovies-in-olive-oil-300998.jpg?v=1723504794"},{"product_id":"squid-in-ink","title":"Squid in Ink (Calamares en Tinta)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDonostia Squid in Ink (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecalamares en tinta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is produced in Galicia in northwest Spain. Tender squid pieces in a sauce of squid ink, tomato, and spices. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe mixed with any of our Rancho Gordo heirloom beans. Add a salad and your best bread and you have redefined the meaning of \"fast food.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently warm the contents of your tin and add enough cooked beans to make you happy. White beans seem the most obvious but don't limit your imagination. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited availability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.1 ounces (115 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: Squid, tomato, sunflower oil, onion, modified corn starch, cephalopod ink (0,6%), spices and salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot available for shipping to Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donostia Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31759718809696,"sku":"DOSQ-1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/squid-in-ink-calamares-en-tinta-582590.jpg?v=1723504893"},{"product_id":"castillo-spanish-pimenton","title":"Castillo Spanish Pimentón","description":"\u003ch5\u003eBittersweet and moderately spicy, our pimentón is a blend of Jaranda and Bola peppers grown and smoked in Extremadura, Spain.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany countries produce versions of smoked paprika, but only Extremadura has been granted the Designation of Protected Origin for the uniqueness and historical tradition of its \u003cem\u003epimentón de la vera\u003c\/em\u003e. Students of Mexican history will recognize Extremadura as the home of the extraordinary, for better and worse, conqueror, Hernán Cortés.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can sprinkle it into your favorite dishes but try making a paste of the pimentón and garlic by frying it in olive oil. This is the base and you can build from there with tomatoes, peppers, etc. Garbanzos and pimentón are an especially fine combination. Our prediction is that you will add this to most everything.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"2-oz Jar","offer_id":32630487449696,"sku":"SMPA-1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/castillo-spanish-pimenton-712487.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. 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