{"product_id":"black-beans-dry-3-or-5lb-box","title":"Black Beans - Dry - 3 or 5lb Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eOrganic Dry Black Beans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry and Shelled · Available in 3 lb and 5 lb Boxes · 2026 Harvest · Ships Nationwide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eOur Organic Black Beans are certified organic and grown at Norwich Meadows Farm in Norwich, New York. These versatile pantry beans have a rich, earthy flavor, creamy interiors, and dark skins that retain their shape well during cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThese beans are from our 2026 harvest and arrive fully dried and removed from their pods. There are no pods included—the selected box weight is entirely dry beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eDry Black Beans are exceptionally versatile. Use them in Mexican, Caribbean, Central American, South American, and Southwestern dishes, including soups, stews, rice and beans, tacos, salads, dips, and side dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are dry, shelled beans grown for cooking and eating—not for use as seeds or plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eChoose Your Box Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 lb Box — Dry and Shelled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA practical quantity for home cooking, soups, stews, rice dishes, salads, dips, and individual recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 lb Box — Dry and Shelled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA larger quantity for batch cooking, entertaining, restaurant use, or stocking your pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each box contains dry, shelled beans only—no pods—and the selected weight is the net weight of the edible dry beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eWhat Do They Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eBlack Beans have a rich, earthy flavor with a mild sweetness and a smooth, creamy interior. Their dark skins become tender during cooking while helping the beans retain enough structure for soups, salads, rice dishes, and braises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThey pair especially well with rice, corn, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chile peppers, cilantro, cumin, lime, winter squash, sweet potatoes, pork, chicken, seafood, and crumbly or aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAs they simmer, the beans create a deeply colored, flavorful cooking liquid that can be incorporated into soups, sauces, and rice dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eA Versatile Pantry Bean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eBlack Beans are central to many dishes throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and the American Southwest. Their full flavor and creamy texture make them equally useful in traditional recipes and everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eServe them simply with rice, fold them into tacos and grain bowls, purée them into dips, or simmer them slowly with aromatics, herbs, and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eHow to Use Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eBlack bean soups and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eCuban-style black beans and rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eRice bowls, grain bowls, and salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eTacos, tostadas, burritos, and quesadillas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eBlack bean salsa, purées, and dips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eChili and slow-cooked braises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eSide dishes seasoned with garlic, cumin, chile, or lime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eHow to Prepare Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eSort and rinse the dry beans before cooking. For a shorter cooking time and more even texture, cover them with plenty of water and soak overnight. Drain and rinse after soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eCover the beans with fresh water or broth, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat. Simmer gently until completely tender, generally 60–90 minutes depending on soaking time, the age of the beans, and your preferred texture. Add more liquid as needed and season to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eKeep the beans at a gentle simmer to help them cook evenly while retaining their shape. Their flavorful cooking liquid can be served with the beans or reserved for soups, sauces, and rice dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eHow to Store Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eStore these dry beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place. Proper storage protects them from moisture and helps preserve their flavor and cooking quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eCooked beans may be refrigerated in their cooking liquid in a covered container for several days. For longer storage, allow them to cool completely and freeze them with enough cooking liquid to keep them moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eCertified Organic and Farm-Grown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eEvery box contains certified organic Black Beans from our 2026 harvest, grown, harvested, shelled, and dried at Norwich Meadows Farm in Norwich, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eHarvest Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAvailable while supplies from our 2026 harvest last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eOur dry Black Beans ship nationwide. At checkout, please select your preferred available delivery date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Order by Thursday at 12 PM Eastern → Ships Monday\u003cbr\u003e\n• Order by Sunday at 12 PM Eastern → Ships Wednesday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eOrders generally arrive the following day. If a shipping or delivery date falls on a holiday, your box will ship on the next available shipping day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003ePlease review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping and Returns Policy\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"3 lb Box — Dry \u0026 Shelled","offer_id":67663283519789,"sku":"FRDBB3-8","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb Box — Dry \u0026 Shelled","offer_id":67663283552557,"sku":"FRDBB5-8","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/IMG_5795.jpg?v=1785968073","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/black-beans-dry-3-or-5lb-box","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}