{"product_id":"fresh-organic-french-cassoulet-beans","title":"French Cassoulet Beans (Tarbais-Type)  - 3 or 5lb Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 3 lb and 5 lb Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eHarvested to Order · Ships Nationwide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Organic French Cassoulet Beans\u003c\/strong\u003e are large, creamy shelling beans grown at Norwich Meadows Farm in New York. This Tarbais-type variety has a thin, tender skin and delicate flavor, and it absorbs the flavors of broth, herbs, tomatoes, and meats while retaining its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beans are especially well suited to cassoulet, the slow-cooked bean dish of southwestern France. Unlike dried beans, fresh shelling beans require no soaking and generally cook in 20–30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese beans are grown in New York and are not certified Haricot Tarbais IGP beans from France. They are fresh shelling beans for cooking and eating. The pods are not edible, and we do not sell seeds or plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Cassoulet Beans are shipped fresh in their pods. The selected box weight includes the pods, which are not eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do They Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh French Cassoulet Beans have a delicate, mildly nutty flavor and an exceptionally smooth, creamy interior. Their thin skins become tender during cooking, while the large beans remain substantial enough to retain their shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beans readily absorb the flavors around them. They pair especially well with garlic, onions, tomatoes, carrots, leeks, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, duck, lamb, pork, sausage, and rich vegetable or meat stocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Classic Bean for Cassoulet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tarbais-type bean is modeled after the large white beans traditionally used in cassoulet. Its creamy interior, tender skin, and ability to absorb rich cooking flavors make it particularly well suited to this classic French preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh shelling beans simplify the process because they require no soaking and cook more quickly than dried beans. They can be added to cassoulet and other braised dishes after being shelled and gently simmered until nearly tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional or vegetable cassoulet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench-style bean soups and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-cooked braises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeans with duck, lamb, pork, or sausage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm or chilled bean salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeans with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply simmered and dressed with olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the beans from their pods and rinse. Add them to gently simmering salted water or broth and cook until tender, generally 20–30 minutes depending on their size and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh French Cassoulet Beans do not require soaking. The pods are not edible and should be discarded or composted after shelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Now and Freeze for Later\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh French Cassoulet Beans freeze well, making the larger box a useful way to stock your freezer while they are in season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell the beans, blanch them briefly in boiling water, and transfer them immediately to ice water. Drain thoroughly, pack into freezer-safe containers or bags, and freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen cassoulet beans can be cooked much like fresh beans and used throughout the year in cassoulet, soups, stews, braises, and salads. There is no need to thaw them before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable only during the fresh shelling bean season and harvested to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship all produce nationwide by overnight delivery. At checkout, please select your preferred available delivery date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Order by Thursday at 12 PM EST → Ships Monday\u003cbr\u003e• Order by Sunday at 12 PM EST → Ships Wednesday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cp\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","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"3 lb Box — In the Pod","offer_id":52368005923117,"sku":"PPBCAS3-8","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb Box — In the Pod","offer_id":52368005955885,"sku":"PPBCAS5-8","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/Largephotosoon.png?v=1783790232","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/fresh-organic-french-cassoulet-beans","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}