Badia Bay Leaves Ground, 1.75 oz

The kitchen-size jar of ground bay — the woodsy, eucalyptus-edged note that defines Cuban black beans and Mediterranean braises. Pre-ground means the oils release on contact, so you get full bay character without simmering whole leaves for an hour.

Common Uses

Frijoles negros, ropa vieja, picadillo, lentil and split pea soup, marinara, osso buco, beef bourguignon, brines for pork and poultry, and dry rubs for roasts.

Cuisine Context

Cuban cocina criolla leans on bay in every bean pot, sofrito, and slow-braised meat. Across the Mediterranean it threads through Italian ragù, Greek stifado, Provençal daubes, and Spanish lentejas. Filipino adobo and Indian biryani depend on it too.

Pro Tip

Stir ground bay into your sofrito with garlic and onion before adding liquid — the fat carries the flavor into every spoonful.

Ships from Doral, FL.