Red Kidney Beans - 3 or 5 lb box

Available in 3 lb and 5 lb Boxes · Harvested to Order · Ships Nationwide Fresh Red Kidney Beans are classic shelling beans harvested from their pods before they are dried. When thoroughly cooked, they develop a tender, creamy interior while retaining their distinctive rich, hearty flavor. Unlike dried kidney beans, fresh kidney beans do not require soaking. Use them in chili, soups, stews, rice dishes, salads, and other hearty preparations—or freeze them while they are in season for use throughout the year. Choose Your Box Size 3 lb Box — In the Pod A practical quantity for home cooking, side dishes, and individual recipes. 5 lb Box — In the Pod A larger quantity for batch cooking, entertaining, restaurant use, or freezing. Please note: Red Kidney Beans are shipped fresh in their pods. The selected box weight includes the pods, which are not eaten. What Do They Taste Like? Fresh Red Kidney Beans have a rich, earthy flavor with a subtle sweetness and smooth, creamy interior. Their hearty flavor stands up especially well to boldly seasoned dishes. They pair well with tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, chili peppers, rice, hearty greens, and smoked meats. How to Use Them Chili and bean stews Red beans and rice Soups and hearty braises Caribbean and Latin American bean dishes Warm or chilled bean salads Rice, grain, and vegetable dishes How to Prepare Them Safely Remove the beans from their pods and rinse well. Place them in fresh water and bring to a full, vigorous boil. Boil vigorously for at least 10 minutes, then reduce the heat and continue cooking until the beans are completely tender. Important: Red Kidney Beans should never be eaten raw or undercooked. Do not cook them exclusively at a low temperature or in a slow cooker. The pods are not edible and should be discarded or composted after shelling. Buy Now and Freeze for Later Fresh Red Kidney Beans freeze well, making the larger box a useful way to stock your freezer while they are in season. Shell 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. Frozen Red Kidney Beans can be cooked much like fresh beans and used throughout the year in chili, soups, stews, rice dishes, and salads. There is no need to thaw them before cooking, but they must still be boiled and cooked thoroughly before eating. Shipping & Delivery Seasonal Availability: Available only during the fresh shelling bean season and harvested to order. We ship all produce nationwide by overnight delivery. At checkout, please select your preferred available delivery date. Shipping Schedule: • Order by Friday at 12 PM EST → Ships Monday • Order by Monday at 12 PM EST → Ships Wednesday Orders 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. Please review our Shipping & Returns Policy.