King City Pink
An heirloom bean from King City, California, with a rich history and a dreamy bean broth
You’d think these pink beans might be a good substitute for the small, pink Santa Maria Pinquitos, but they're not. King City Pinks are closer to Buckeye; dense but not stodgy, they have a thin skin, a wonderfully creamy interior and produce a rich bean broth. This bean is a revelation!
KITCHEN SUGGESTIONS
Pot beans, chilis, baked beans, beans and rice. A great option for classic Italian beans-and-greens: combine King City Pink beans and their bean broth with sautéed chard, kale or spring greens. Serve them over a bowl of steaming rice, or use them in a chili.
COOKING THESE BEANS
Check beans for debris, and rinse thoroughly. In a large pot, sauté aromatic vegetables (onions, garlic, celery, carrot, etc.) in olive oil. Add beans and enough water to cover by about 2 inches/5cm. Bring to a full boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, using a lid to help regulate the heat, and gently cook until done, 1 to 3 hours. Salt when beans start to soften. A pre-soak of 2 to 6 hours will lessen the cooking time.
Similar to: Buckeye
Latin name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Country of origin: USA
All our beans are shipped in resealable 1lb (453g) bags
Free shipping on orders £35+
An heirloom bean from King City, California, with a rich history and a dreamy bean broth
You’d think these pink beans might be a good substitute for the small, pink Santa Maria Pinquitos, but they're not. King City Pinks are closer to Buckeye; dense but not stodgy, they have a thin skin, a wonderfully creamy interior and produce a rich bean broth. This bean is a revelation!
KITCHEN SUGGESTIONS
Pot beans, chilis, baked beans, beans and rice. A great option for classic Italian beans-and-greens: combine King City Pink beans and their bean broth with sautéed chard, kale or spring greens. Serve them over a bowl of steaming rice, or use them in a chili.
COOKING THESE BEANS
Check beans for debris, and rinse thoroughly. In a large pot, sauté aromatic vegetables (onions, garlic, celery, carrot, etc.) in olive oil. Add beans and enough water to cover by about 2 inches/5cm. Bring to a full boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, using a lid to help regulate the heat, and gently cook until done, 1 to 3 hours. Salt when beans start to soften. A pre-soak of 2 to 6 hours will lessen the cooking time.
Similar to: Buckeye
Latin name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Country of origin: USA
All our beans are shipped in resealable 1lb (453g) bags
Free shipping on orders £35+
An heirloom bean from King City, California, with a rich history and a dreamy bean broth
You’d think these pink beans might be a good substitute for the small, pink Santa Maria Pinquitos, but they're not. King City Pinks are closer to Buckeye; dense but not stodgy, they have a thin skin, a wonderfully creamy interior and produce a rich bean broth. This bean is a revelation!
KITCHEN SUGGESTIONS
Pot beans, chilis, baked beans, beans and rice. A great option for classic Italian beans-and-greens: combine King City Pink beans and their bean broth with sautéed chard, kale or spring greens. Serve them over a bowl of steaming rice, or use them in a chili.
COOKING THESE BEANS
Check beans for debris, and rinse thoroughly. In a large pot, sauté aromatic vegetables (onions, garlic, celery, carrot, etc.) in olive oil. Add beans and enough water to cover by about 2 inches/5cm. Bring to a full boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, using a lid to help regulate the heat, and gently cook until done, 1 to 3 hours. Salt when beans start to soften. A pre-soak of 2 to 6 hours will lessen the cooking time.
Similar to: Buckeye
Latin name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Country of origin: USA
All our beans are shipped in resealable 1lb (453g) bags
Free shipping on orders £35+
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