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Boston Bibb Lettuce
Inventory, 24 ct : 3.92
This item was last sold on : 02/01/23
Description/Taste
Boston lettuce is a medium to large varietal and round in shape with loose, wavy, cupped leaves and an open center, similar in appearance to a rose. The broad, soft, outer leaves are thick and frilled at the edges with dark to light green hues, and these leaves encompass more tightly bound, yellow-green 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 nutty, mild, and sweet 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 variety belonging to the Asteraceae family. The lettuce is also known more generally as Green Butter lettuce and is one of dozens of butterhead lettuce varieties. Besides its general moniker, Boston lettuce is sometimes known as a Limestone lettuce, a type of lettuce successfully cultivated in limestone-rich soils. Boston lettuce is recognized by its compact rosette-shaped head and large, easily separated, buttery leaves. The variety is also favored by commercial growers and home gardeners for its tolerance to heat, adaptability to different soils, smooth, crisp texture, and mild, vegetal 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.
| Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| Swagyu Inc. | Poway CA | 619-519-6043 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 925-383-3623 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Pure Meal Prep SD | San Diego CA | 209-485-4861 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Open Gym-Working Class | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 702-334-8845 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Humphery's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Booze Brothers Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 760-639-8338 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop | Imperial Beach CA | 858-822-8377 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2781 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Hilton Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-5200 x4234 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| The Guild Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Hideout Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 408-564-6955 |
| Snooze - Del Mar | San Diego CA | 888-703-5300 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Verbena Kitchen LLC | San Diego CA | 609-458-1672 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 323-506-1890 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-634-3970 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
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| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
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| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Boston Bibb Lettuce. One
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Asian Inspired Turkey Orzo Lettuce Wraps |
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Cauliflower, Kalamata Dip & Pulled Salmon Salad |
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Sweet & Spicy Cauliflower Avocado Cups |
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Maciel Family Farm
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