{"product_id":"organic-borlotti-beans","title":"Borlotti (Cranberry) 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 Borlotti 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 Borlotti Beans are certified organic and grown at Norwich Meadows Farm in Norwich, New York. Also known as cranberry beans, these classic Italian shelling beans are recognized by their beautiful cream-colored beans marked with deep pink and burgundy speckles.\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 Borlotti Beans cook to a creamy texture with a rich, earthy, and gently nutty flavor. Use them in pasta e fagioli, minestrone, soups, braises, bean salads, pasta dishes, or simple preparations with olive oil and herbs.\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, pasta dishes, 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;\"\u003eDry Borlotti Beans have a creamy interior and a full, earthy flavor with a subtle nuttiness. Their skins become tender as they cook, while the beans retain enough structure for soups, braises, and salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThey pair especially well with tomatoes, garlic, onions, olive oil, rosemary, sage, leafy greens, pasta, grains, and rich vegetable or meat broths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe beans lose much of their cream-and-burgundy pattern during cooking, but retain their creamy texture and distinctive flavor. Their cooking liquid becomes savory and full-bodied as they simmer.\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 Classic Italian Bean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eBorlotti Beans are widely used in Italian cooking, where their creamy texture and rich flavor make them especially well suited to pasta e fagioli, minestrone, rustic soups, and slow-simmered vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eKnown in the United States as cranberry beans, Borlotti Beans are equally delicious served simply with olive oil and herbs or combined with tomatoes, greens, pasta, 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;\"\u003ePasta e fagioli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eMinestrone and other soups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eItalian-style bean stews and braises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWarm or chilled bean salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003ePasta, rice, and grain dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eBeans with tomatoes, garlic, and leafy greens\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 the creamiest texture, allow the beans to cool slightly in their cooking liquid. Save the flavorful liquid for soups, sauces, or reheating the 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;\"\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 Borlotti 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 Borlotti 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 and Shelled","offer_id":67663284011309,"sku":"PPDBOR-8","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb Box Dry and Shelled","offer_id":67663284044077,"sku":"PPBDOR5-8","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/IMG_3039.jpg?v=1791758843","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/organic-borlotti-beans","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}