Mexican Heirloom Ayocote Black Beans – 5 lbs.

We are now offering dried beans from Italy and Mexico!

Our Italian dried beans are grown on organic Italian farms and tested for glyphosate.

Our Mexican dried beans are heirloom varieties of Ayocote beans, which have a rich history of thousands of years dating back to the Maya and Aztec empires. They are part of the traditional "milpa" farming system in Mexico where they are grown together with corn (maize) and other crops for biodiversity. We also test them for glyphosate.

Beans are a great source of protein that can be stored indefinitely when properly done.  Our bulk options include airtight 5 Kg. bags with all of the oxygen removed, a 15 lb. pouch, and 5 Gallon Life Latch® Screw Top Pails that have moisture resistant, airtight seals that will protect your stored beans for many years to come.  These can be stored in a cool, dry, dark place for many, many years.

Our dried beans are:

• Grown traditionally on a small farm
• Glyphosate-tested and no trace found in our sample
• Can be stored indefinitely when properly stored

Beans can be prepared in many different ways, but if you plan to cook them on the stovetop, they most always benefit from a long soak before cooking and even a short soak is beneficial.

To long soak beans, simply put them in a container with a lid and add enough water to cover the beans by 2 inches.  Add 2 tablespoons of salt per pound of beans and soak at least 4 hours or as long as overnight.  Drain the beans before cooking.

To short soak, add the beans and salt to a pot with a lid, add water to cover the beans by 2 inches.  Bring the beans to a boil and then remove from the heat and soak for an hour.  Drain the beans before cooking. 

If using a slow cooker or pressure cooker to prepare your beans then skip the soaking process and jump right into cooking!

Beans are a great addition to soups, chilies, casseroles and many other dishes.