{"product_id":"rancho-gordo-king-city-bean","title":"Rancho Gordo King City Beans - 1 lb.","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA new heirloom bean from King City, California, with a rich history and a dreamy bean broth. It has a thin skin and a dense yet creamy interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's been a while since Rancho Gordo has introduced a new heirloom bean.  King City Pinks were mentioned by John Steinbeck in his seminal novel,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTortilla Flat\u003c\/em\u003e. They helped put King City, California on the map in the 1930s and the bean's popularity peaked just after World War II. They remained popular locally but they have taken a backseat to the more glamorous Santa Maria Pinquito from further south. Yes, we said glamorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou would think these pink beans would be a good substitute for the small, pink Santa Maria Pinquitos, but they're not.  King City Pinks are closer to Buckeye.  They are outstanding in their own right.  They're dense but not stodgy.  They have a thin skin and produce a dreamy bean broth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuggestions: pot beans, beans with sautéed greens, baked beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45423120285811,"sku":"KING","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9893\/8995\/files\/rancho-gordo-king-city-beans-1-lb-1110727113.jpg?v=1788189230","url":"https:\/\/katora.store\/products\/rancho-gordo-king-city-bean","provider":"KATORA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}