{"product_id":"jacobs-cattle-beans-3-or-5lb-box-dry","title":"Jacob's Cattle Beans","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 Jacob’s Cattle 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 Jacob’s Cattle Beans are certified organic and grown at Norwich Meadows Farm in Norwich, New York. These traditional shelling beans are recognized by their beautiful white skins splashed with deep red or burgundy markings.\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;\"\u003eLong associated with New England cooking, Jacob’s Cattle Beans have a rich, earthy, slightly nutty flavor and creamy interiors. They retain their shape especially well, making them excellent for baked beans, soups, stews, braises, salads, and composed 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, baked beans, soups, stews, salads, 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;\"\u003eJacob’s Cattle Beans have creamy interiors and a rich, earthy flavor with a pleasant nuttiness. They become tender during cooking while retaining their shape, making them especially good for dishes in which the beans should remain distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\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\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTheir distinctive red-and-white markings soften during cooking, but their creamy texture and full flavor remain.\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 Traditional New England Bean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eJacob’s Cattle Beans have a long association with New England cooking, where their rich flavor and ability to hold their shape make them a natural choice for slow-baked bean dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTheir versatility extends well beyond baked beans. Use them in soups, braises, grain dishes, salads, or simple preparations with olive oil, herbs, and seasonal vegetables.\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;\"\u003eNew England-style baked beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eBean soups and hearty stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eSlow-cooked braises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWarm or chilled bean salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eBeans with winter squash or leafy greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eGrain bowls and side dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eSimply simmered and dressed with olive oil and herbs\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;\"\u003eFor baked bean recipes, simmer the beans until nearly tender before combining them with your sauce and finishing them slowly in the oven.\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 Jacob’s Cattle 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 Jacob’s Cattle 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":67663387558189,"sku":"PPDJC3-8","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb Box — Dry \u0026 Shelled","offer_id":67663387590957,"sku":"PRDJC5-8","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\/jacobs-cattle-beans-3-or-5lb-box-dry","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}