{"product_id":"fresh-organic-jacobs-cattle-shelling-beans","title":"Jacob's Cattle Beans - 3 or 5lb Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-width rte\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\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 Jacob’s Cattle Beans\u003c\/strong\u003e are traditional shelling beans recognized by their beautiful white skins splashed with deep red or burgundy markings. Long associated with New England cooking, they have a rich, nutty flavor and a creamy texture while retaining their shape especially well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike dried Jacob’s Cattle Beans, fresh beans require no soaking and generally cook in 20–30 minutes. Use them for baked beans, soups, stews, braises, salads, and simple bean dishes—or freeze them while they are in season for use throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese 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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacob’s Cattle 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 Jacob’s Cattle Beans have a creamy interior and a rich, earthy, slightly nutty flavor. They hold their shape well during cooking, making them especially good for dishes in which the beans should remain distinct rather than break down completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey pair well with onions, garlic, tomatoes, maple syrup, molasses, mustard, sage, thyme, rosemary, smoked meats, winter squash, leafy greens, and hearty grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beans’ distinctive red-and-white markings may soften or fade during cooking, but their creamy texture and full flavor remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew England-style baked beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBean soups and hearty stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-cooked braises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm or chilled bean salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeans with winter squash or leafy greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain bowls and side dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply simmered and dressed with olive oil and herbs\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 Jacob’s Cattle Beans do not require soaking. The pods are not edible and should be discarded or composted after shelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFresh Jacob’s Cattle Beans vs. Dried Beans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Jacob’s Cattle Beans are harvested before they have fully dried inside their pods. Their higher moisture content gives them a more tender, creamy texture and a considerably shorter cooking time than dried beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no need to soak them overnight. Simply shell, rinse, simmer, and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Now and Freeze for Later\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Jacob’s Cattle 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 Jacob’s Cattle Beans can be cooked much like fresh beans and used throughout the year in baked beans, 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"3 lb Box — In the Pod","offer_id":52367957688621,"sku":"PPJC3-8","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb Box — In the Pod","offer_id":52367957721389,"sku":"PRJC5-8","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/IMG_0082.heic?v=1785968470","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/fresh-organic-jacobs-cattle-shelling-beans","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}