{"product_id":"fresh-yellow-eye-beans","title":"Yellow Eye Beans - 3 or 5 lb 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\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Yellow Eye Beans are traditional New England shelling beans named for the distinctive yellow marking surrounding their central eye. When cooked, they develop a smooth, creamy texture and a rich flavor that makes them especially well suited to baked beans, soups, and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike dried Yellow Eye Beans, fresh beans require no soaking and generally cook in 20–30 minutes. Use them in traditional baked beans, soups, braises, casseroles, salads, and simple bean dishes—or freeze them while they are in season for use throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Box Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 lb Box — In the Pod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA practical quantity for home cooking, side dishes, and individual recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 lb Box — In the Pod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA larger quantity for batch cooking, entertaining, restaurant use, or freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Eye Beans are shipped fresh in their pods. The selected box weight includes the pods, which are not eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do They Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Yellow Eye Beans have a rich, earthy, slightly sweet flavor and a smooth, buttery texture. When gently cooked, they become tender and creamy while holding their shape well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey pair especially well with onions, garlic, tomatoes, maple syrup, molasses, mustard, smoked meats, hearty greens, sage, thyme, and other fresh herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraditional New England baked beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoups and hearty stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBean casseroles and braises\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarm or chilled bean salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBean and grain dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimply simmered with onions, garlic, and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Yellow Eye Beans do not require soaking. The pods are not edible and should be discarded or composted after shelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Now and Freeze for Later\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Yellow Eye Beans freeze well, making the larger box a useful way to stock your freezer while they are in season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen Yellow Eye Beans can be cooked much like fresh beans and used throughout the year in baked beans, soups, stews, casseroles, braises, and salads. There is no need to thaw them before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAvailable only during the fresh shelling bean season and harvested to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship all produce nationwide by overnight delivery. At checkout, please select your preferred available delivery date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Order by Friday at 12 PM EST → Ships Monday\u003cbr\u003e\n• Order by Monday at 12 PM EST → Ships Wednesday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\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":52309313880365,"sku":"PRYEIP-14","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb box - In the Pod","offer_id":52309313913133,"sku":"PRYEBP-14","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/IMG_3043.jpg?v=1786214744","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/fresh-yellow-eye-beans","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}