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Boston Bibb Lettuce

Inventory, 24 ct : 5.54
This item was last sold on : 03/30/20

• 70 Featured Restaurants

• 13 Recipe Ideas

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Description/Taste

Boston lettuce is medium to large in size and rounded in shape with loose, wavy, cupped leaves. The broad, soft, green outer leaves are thick and frilled at the edges, encompassing more tightly bound, yellow tinted leaves in the center of the head. Together they form a rosette pattern of leaves that are wide and have a smooth, silky consistency with a uniform crunch. Boston lettuce is tender and crisp with a sweet, nutty, and mildly astringent flavor.

Seasons/Availability

Boston lettuce is available year-round, with a peak season in the summer through fall.

Current Facts

Boston lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is an annual plant of the Asteraceae or sunflower family and is one variety of dozens of butterheads lettuces. Also known as a limestone lettuce variety, which is lettuce that was successfully cultivated in limestone-rich soils, Boston lettuce is recognized by its compact rosette shaped heads and large, easily separated, buttery leaves. Boston lettuce is favored by home gardeners for its tolerance to heat and is grown for its smooth texture and crisp flavor for use in wraps, soups, and salads.

Nutritional Value

Boston lettuce contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium and is also a good source of vitamins A and K.

Applications

Boston lettuce is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as braising or boiling. Predominately used as the principal ingredient in salad, its textures and subtle flavors are a perfect canvas for savory and bold, or bright, fruity companion ingredients. It is also commonly layered in sandwiches or used as a wrap for tuna or chicken. In addition to fresh preparations, Boston lettuce can be cooked and transformed into an earthy and sultry ingredient when slowly braised or added to a bowl of simmering soup, achieving a level of caramelization when paired with the right ingredients such as butter, rich meats, and chicken stock. Boston lettuce pairs well with citrus, tomatoes, radishes, chiles, fried and soft-boiled eggs, fresh or aged goat cheese, ricotta, cottage cheese, sheep's milk cheese, champagne, balsamic vinegar, cream-based dressings such as yogurt or buttermilk, dried fruits, apples, pears, melon, roasted chicken, bacon, shellfish, smoked trout, and herbs such as basil, cilantro, and dill. It will keep 3-4 days when stored in a loosely closed container and stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Bibb lettuce is named for its original cultivator, John Bibb. In 1865 he grew his special Bibb lettuce in Kentucky's alkaline soil and began giving the lettuce to his neighbors in town in 1870. The lettuce quickly grew in popularity, and the townspeople began to call the greens “Bibb’s lettuce” after John Bibb’s last name.

Geography/History

Bibb lettuce was believed to have been created and grown in Frankfort, Kentucky by John Bibb and was commercially cultivated on a large scale in the United States in the early 1900s. Today Boston lettuce, a specific variety of bibb lettuce, is widely found at national supermarkets, farmers markets, and specialty grocers in the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	760-294-7866
The Haven	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Backyard Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Come On In Paseo	San Diego CA	858-523-0221
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
La Costa Resort & Spa Vue	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
JSIX American restaurant & Bar	San Diego CA	619-531-8744
Cloak and Petal	San Diego CA	619-501-5505
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Sorority Cuisine - SAE	San Diego CA	310-402-6195
Volcano Rabbit	San Diego CA	619-232-8226
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-269-2100

the other 50...

Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Shorehouse Kitchen	La Jolla CA	858-459-3300
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
The Loma Club	San Diego CA	619-222-4653
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Come On In Cafe High Bluff	San Diego CA	858-350-5538
Urban Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-239-2222
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Tiger Tiger	San Diego CA	619-764-5475
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Half Door Brewing	San Diego CA	619-232-9845
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-920-7887
Tender Greens-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-226-6254
Royale	San Diego CA	512-230-9524
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
The Crossings	Carlsbad CA	760-444-1800
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	858-260-5400
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea	San Diego CA	619-683-2748
Qero	Encinitas CA	760-753-9050
Knotty Barrel- Rancho	San Diego CA	858-484-8758
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	480-429-6666
Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-663-9916
Morning Glory	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Pitchers	San Diego CA	858-484-3777
Reata Glen	Mission Viejo CA	949-545-2250
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Landon's Gourmet Kitchen	San Marcos CA	858-449-9944
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Not Not Tacos	San Diego CA	619-696-7675
Blade 1936	Oceanside CA	760-231-1456
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Seasalt	Del Mar CA	858-755-7100
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Hilltop Winery	Valley Center CA	760-913-1013
Saffron Thai LLC	San Diego CA	619-574-7737
Uptown Tavern	San Diego CA	619-847-4688
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Cove House	La Jolla CA	858-999-0034

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Boston Bibb Lettuce. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The New York Times		Lettuce-Wrapped Fish
Under the High Chair		Sesame Beef Lettuce Wraps
Dolly and Oatmeal		Sweet & Spicy Cauliflower Avocado Cups
Natural Noshing		Asian Lettuce Wraps
Dolly and Oatmeal		Cauliflower, Kalamata Dip & Pulled Salmon Salad
Sippity Sup		Lettuce-Wrapped Vietnemese Pork Burgers
The Paleo Mom		Lettuce Soup
A Mingling of Tastes		Zucchini and Braised Lettuce Tart with Tapenade
Married with Dinner		Janâ€™s Spring Green Soup
Steamy Kitchen		Asian Lettuce Cups with Ground Turkey & Green Apple

the other 3...

Bitchin Camero		Steak & Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Bulgur Salad
Hobby Farms		Chilled Lettuce-Buttermilk Soup
Food.com		Braised Lettuce With Peas and Lemon

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Bothell Farmers Market

Snovalley Gardens
, Redmond

Near Bothell, Washington, United States
About 557 days ago, 9/21/18
Sharer's comments : Boston Bibb Lettuce spotted at Bothell Farmers Market. A tender butterhead variety, perfect for sandwiches!