#beanprotocol

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rancho gordo desi chana - suffice it to say that, unlike me, these beans have a thick skin. not even overnight soaking and three rounds in my instant pot could help them find a lil tenderness. still taste good tho.

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rancho gordo pinquitos • little bean, big flavor. been enjoying these on dry sourdough toast w lemony steamed power greens, fried egg, and TJ's everyday seasoning.

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rancho gordo mayocoa bean • tastes like chicken tbh but a lil too slimy for this bean head

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rancho gordo santanero negro delgado • inky & surprisingly savory; a high-amino flavor profile. cooked these in the instant pot w celery and two cloves of garlic. *chef’s kiss*

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rancho gordo buckeye • pinto's sexier lil cousin. toothsome!

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rancho gordo cranberry beans • creamy, silky. overcooked them in the instantpot & they were still dope as hell.

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rancho gordo king city pinks • meaty, smoky, robust. the broth knocked mi balls off (proverbial) w nothing but sea salt