Organic Cranberry Beans - Regeneratively Farmed
$9.95
These Organic Cranberry Heirloom Beans are versatile and velvety, thin-skinned bean that produce a rich, indulgent bean broth. They are so fresh that they cook up FAST without soaking! Grown using regenerative farming practices in Wisconsin, they are as good for you as they are for the planet. Sustainability has never tasted so good!
The true delight lies in their taste - a buttery, nutty flavor with a creamy texture that embraces your palate like an old friend. They cook up magnificently with a thick and delicious bean broth making them ideal for soups, stews and of course famously pasta e fagioli. I could drink this bean broth. I dream of this bean broth.
Cranberry beans have a fascinating history dating back centuries, tracing their origins to the Americas. The Cranberry Bean, also called the borlotti bean or romano bean, is often thought of as coming from Italy but it's said that indigenous peoples cultivated and cherished these beans long before they made their way to European shores. Whether what we know now as cranberry beans was cultivated in the new world or the old we know for certain that the parents of the ubiquitous cranberry came from the Americas.
These cranberry beans have certainly carved a place in my heart, and they deserve a prime spot in every cook's pantry. A true testament to the richness of the culinary world, these beans are not to be overlooked. So, venture forth and explore the wonders of cranberry beans; trust me, you won't be disappointed.
Harvest Date: Fall 2024
16oz/1lb
HOW TO COOK THEM
These are very fresh beans so they cook up fast, much faster then you may be used to. I cooked up a pot in under two hours on the stove top with NO SOAKING and they were jaw dropping silky and delicious, their skins just beginning to burst and creamy beyond compare. I don't actually recommend instant pot for these because they cook so quickly they will fall apart after not long under pressure but if you are in a huge rush you can instant pot them for 15 minutes.
A PERFECT POT OF CRANBERRY BEANS
In a heavy bottom dutch oven or bean pot place one pound of organic cranberry beans, 6 cups of water, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 bay leaf and 2-3 whole chilis (optional). Simmer on the stovetop for 1-2 hours adding water from a kettle as needed so that the beans do not dry out. DO NOT STIR THE BEANS. If you stir the beans they will break apart, gently shake the pot instead. You will be rewarded with the most creamy and delicious beans ever sitting in a luxurious bean broth you'll want to drink its so good.
ABOUT DOUDLAH FARMS ORGANICS, LLC
When we first came across Doudlah Farms and read about their commitment to regenerative agriculture and organic farming we knew we had to work with them. Mark Doudlah is a 6th generation farmer in Wisconsin. His father and his fathers father, and generations before that had been conventional farmers on that same land, the same as all their neighbors. Then Mark's dad was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma, known as The Midwest Farmers' Cancer. Doctors said the cause of his cancer was most likely due to his long-term exposure to herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and degreasers. Mark knew what he had to do. Today Doudlah Farms practices and advocates for organic regenerative and bio-dynamic farming practices (fancy names for growing nutrient-rich foods that are good for you and the future of human health). This is a family owned and family run farm. Mark is a trailblazer, educating and paving a new way for farmers like himself. We are huge fans.
16oz/1lb
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Harvest Info
Better beans come from healthy soil.
We partner with family farms committed to nurturing healthy soil—the foundation of truly exceptional beans. Our single origin beans have the farmers name and harvest date right on the package. Non-gmo, glyphosate free and always grown with traditional farming methods the way nature intended.
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FAQ
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Beans are harvested once a year, typically in the fall. After harvest they are dried, cleaned and processed and finally put into bags and ready for you in the spring. Sort of like wine, last year's harvest is this year's beans! We put the harvest date and farmer on every package so that you can keep track in your pantry but once you try our beans, they won't last long.
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Our modern, corporate food system prioritizes efficiency and cost cutting over flavor and nutrient density. To get a bag of beans to your grocery store for just a few dollars they mix together beans from farms all over the globe, keeping them in huge bins and transporting them from broker to wholesaler to distributor to store with identical bags stamped with a best by date that is at least 3 years from harvest. We choose to be radically transparent, even though its much harder and costly, because we think that everyone should know exactly how their food was grown and who grew it. Honoring the people who are doing farming differently is one of our most deeply held values and thousands of happy customers agree.
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Regenerative is a fancy way of saying that you grow things the old fashioned way, in harmony with nature and not against it. We only partner with farms that prioritize soil health and use traditional farming methods because we know that better tasting beans come from healthy soil.
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The weedkiller glyphosate (aka Roundup) is not used for the production of any of our beans.
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The majority of our beans are certified organic however not all small farms can afford the process of certification. All of our beans are glyphosate free and our partner farmers where chosen for their incredible growing practices, prioritizing soil health and people health.
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We could spend all day talking about all the reasons to love dried beans:
- One bag of beans equals 3 cans of beans, from packaging to shipping dried beans are better for the planet with a much smaller carbon footprint.
- Unique heirloom varieties.
- You get the bonus of a pot full of magical bean broth instead of mystery liquid that you'll rinse off.
- They soak up liquid as they cook — which means any aromatics, herbs, and spices you add will infuse your beans with even more flavor.
Canned beans are super convenient but if you batch cook beans and freeze them in the cooking liquid it's nearly as convenient as canned and way more delicious! Check out our guide to freezing beans.
- One bag of beans equals 3 cans of beans, from packaging to shipping dried beans are better for the planet with a much smaller carbon footprint.
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Our farms and facilities do not grow, store, or process nuts, soy, or peanuts, so there is very little risk of cross-contamination. However, if you have a severe sensitivity, please use caution – none of our beans are certified by a third-party as being free from these allergens. Our co-packer does handle products containing milk and eggs, but the machine used to handle our beans does not come into contact with these allergens. In the case of gluten sensitivity, beans are often grown in rotation with wheat and other grains, which is the case with a handful of our farms. However, these crops are not grown in the same field at once and in the rare case that wheat kernels get mixed in, they would be removed during the cleaning process. As always, we recommend rinsing beans in clean water every time, even when they appear clean, and inspecting for small stones.
