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Boston Bibb Lettuce

Inventory, 24 ct : 2.22
This item was last sold on : 04/04/20

• 66 Featured Restaurants

• 13 Recipe Ideas

• 1 Shares

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.

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
Cove House	La Jolla CA	858-999-0034
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Blade 1936	Oceanside CA	760-231-1456
The Haven	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Landon's Gourmet Kitchen	San Marcos CA	858-449-9944
Come On In Cafe High Bluff	San Diego CA	858-350-5538
Qero	Encinitas CA	760-753-9050
Royale	San Diego CA	512-230-9524
Under Belly-Uptown	San Diego CA	619-269-4626
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
The Crossings	Carlsbad CA	760-444-1800
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392

the other 46...

Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Mission Ave Bar and Grill	Oceanside CA	760-637-2222
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea	San Diego CA	619-683-2748
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Knotty Barrel- Rancho	San Diego CA	858-484-8758
The Heart and Trotter	San Diego CA	619-564-8976
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Pitchers	San Diego CA	858-484-3777
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	480-429-6666
Not Not Tacos	San Diego CA	619-696-7675
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	858-260-5400
Tiger Tiger	San Diego CA	619-764-5475
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Morning Glory	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Cloak and Petal	San Diego CA	619-501-5505
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Shorehouse Kitchen	La Jolla CA	858-459-3300
The Loma Club	San Diego CA	619-222-4653
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Urban Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-239-2222
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	760-294-7866
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-920-7887
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Hilltop Winery	Valley Center CA	760-913-1013
Seasalt	Del Mar CA	858-755-7100
Half Door Brewing	San Diego CA	619-232-9845
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Reata Glen	Mission Viejo CA	949-545-2250
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Come On In Paseo	San Diego CA	858-523-0221
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Backyard Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Saffron Thai LLC	San Diego CA	619-574-7737
La Costa Resort & Spa Vue	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Uptown Tavern	San Diego CA	619-847-4688
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Boston Bibb Lettuce. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Sippity Sup		Lettuce-Wrapped Vietnemese Pork Burgers
Under the High Chair		Sesame Beef Lettuce Wraps
The Paleo Mom		Lettuce Soup
The New York Times		Lettuce-Wrapped Fish
Bitchin Camero		Steak & Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Bulgur Salad
Food.com		Braised Lettuce With Peas and Lemon
Married with Dinner		Janâ€™s Spring Green Soup
Hobby Farms		Chilled Lettuce-Buttermilk Soup
A Mingling of Tastes		Zucchini and Braised Lettuce Tart with Tapenade
Natural Noshing		Asian Lettuce Wraps

the other 3...

Steamy Kitchen		Asian Lettuce Cups with Ground Turkey & Green Apple
Dolly and Oatmeal		Sweet & Spicy Cauliflower Avocado Cups
Dolly and Oatmeal		Cauliflower, Kalamata Dip & Pulled Salmon Salad

Recently Shared

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Bothell Farmers Market

Snovalley Gardens
, Redmond

Near Bothell, Washington, United States
About 562 days ago, 9/21/18
Sharer's comments : Boston Bibb Lettuce spotted at Bothell Farmers Market. A tender butterhead variety, perfect for sandwiches!