La Comandanta Bull's Blood Bean 550g Pantry La Comandanta

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La Comandanta Bull's Blood Beans

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La Comandanta beans are grown on small family farms in Mexico from heirloom seeds passed down through generations. The Bull’s Blood bean is the largest varietal we’re offering, with smooth, deep red skins that produce a rich, dark, nutritious broth as they cook. Landing somewhere between a pinto and a kidney bean in terms of flavor, these large red beans are a natural fit for chili, soups, stews or any application that calls for a long, leisurely braise. (Especially any pork dish.) La Comandanta describes the Bull’s Blood bean as a “tiny potato,” and in both texture and flavor, they’re absolutely right. These are creamy in texture and flavorful enough to stand on their own—with plenty of rice or tortillas to sop up the broth—yet mild enough to play a supporting role. Best of all, every box of beans supports Mexican farmers who grow them and the traditional agriculture as a whole, which keeps heritage seeds and farming practices alive for the next generation.

High-Quality Bull’s Blood Beans, Unprocessed Seeds

Net Weight: 19.4 ounces
Place of Origin: Totolapan, Morelos, Mexico

These silky heirloom beans are best used in chili and soups or tossed with oil, vinegar and herbs for a quick salad. In terms of texture and flavor, they land somewhere between a pinto and a kidney bean, making them a great choice for our Egyptian-Style Pinto Beans or Bacon and Red Wine-Braised Kidney Beans.

La Comandanta Bull's Blood Beans

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In Mexico, Milpa Makes Better Beans

Thousands of years ago, indigenous farmers in the Americas figured out that cultivating beans with squash and corn yielded better harvests. You may know this as the “Three Sisters” method, but in the Náhuatl language, it’s Milpa, which translates to “what is sown in the field.” Industrial agriculture has reduced traditional Milpa cultivation to a mere fraction of what it once was—but La Comandanta is bringing it back. They grow all their beans from heirloom seeds using this ancient technique, thus producing the best possible harvest while also replenishing the soil.