Deep, rich flavor enhances soups, chili, and refried beans for a gourmet experience
Velvety texture provides a luxurious mouthfeel in every dish
Versatile use in pot, refried, and chili recipes for maximum culinary flexibility
Heirloom variety bred in Virginia and continued by Rancho Gordo for generations
Produces abundant, high-quality pot liquor for superior taste in traditional dishes
Summarized by Shop
Deep rich flavor, velvety texture and an addicting bean broth make Good Mother Stallard almost everyone's favorite bean.
I hate when anyone asks me to name my favorite bean. Can you name a favorite child? No! But if I had favorites, I'd certainly have to consider Good Mother Stallards.
Most likely bred in Virginia, and given its memorable
Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Country of Origin
USA
Allergen Information
None of the above
Dietary Preferences
Vegan, Vegetarian
Cooking Time
10-15 minutes to boil, 1-3 hours to cook
Pre-soak Time
2-6 hours recommended
Summarized by Shop
5.0
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Rancho Gordo heirloom beans are the gold standard for dry beans. I’ve been a happy customer for a decade and eat their beans daily.
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Katie · August 14, 2026
Rancho Gordo beans are the best!!!
Kitra · August 25, 2026
Rancho Gordo is my all-time favorite place for beans! All the different heirloom varieties gets me excited! They have spices, merch, recipe books! Go check them out!