Get to know
Southwest Gold
Overview
Tasting notes: Earthy • Creamy • Rich
Grown by: Fred and Cooper Brossy, Magic Valley, Idaho
Harvested: October 2023
Practices: Builds healthy soils, boosts biodiversity, preserves heirloom seed
Why we chose it
Southwest Gold delivers earthy flavor and an irresistibly creamy texture that has made it a beloved staple among the PB community since its debut. Its beautiful, speckled coat adds visual appeal to warm salads, while the rich, golden broth make it a perfect comfort food as the weather cools. We love embracing its Southwest roots by incorporating these beans into dishes with a spicy kick.
The sourcing backstory
These gorgeous beans are the perfect representation of what’s possible when farmers, breeders, distributors, and home cooks come together with a common goal. It was adapted from the heirloom “Zuni Gold” using traditional breeding methods by breeder Travis Parker of UC Davis. The PB community first met these beans as part of our 2022 Pilot Program – where 40 home cooks taste-tested 8 varieties being trialed by farms and university researchers. The consensus was clear: our Southwest Gold beans were the tastiest.
This year, it also won the prestigious
Get cookin'
Cook beans according to our step-by-step cooking guide, then plate the beans as they are, use them in a recipe, or go off-script and create something new.
Broth notes:
Medium-bodied, nutty, golden
Suggested produce pairings:
Avocado, corn, chiles, squash
Bonus tips:
- Use smoky, dried chiles for depth of flavor that infuses the beans and its broth.
- Bring out the beans' flavor with a squeeze of lime.
PB recipe picks:
- Southwest beans with toasted hominy and honey tomatillo vinaigrette
- Street corn beans
- Spicy pork pozole with beans
Head to the PB Blog for more recipes to celebrate Southwest Gold!
Cooking resources
Bean cooking guide
Bean tasting card
Bean & wine pairing guide
