Best 2 Pennsylvania Dutch Home Baked Beans Recipes

Pennsylvania Dutch Home Baked Beans are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations and is a staple in many Pennsylvania Dutch homes. The beans are slow-cooked with bacon, onions, and a variety of spices, resulting in a flavorful and comforting dish. The addition of molasses and brown sugar gives the beans a slightly sweet and smoky flavor, while the mustard seeds add a bit of tang. Whether you serve them as a main course or as a side dish, Pennsylvania Dutch Home Baked Beans are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH BAKED BEANS

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Make and share this Pennsylvania Dutch Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories Pork

Time 1h45m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 cans great northern beans
1 lb bacon
1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb brown sugar

Steps:

Fry or microwave bacon until crisp.
Drain and crumble when cool.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Drain and rinse beans.
Combine beans and the rest of ingredients in a baking dish.
Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 705.9, Carbohydrate 92.3, Fiber 15.5, Sugar 44.4, Protein 23.2

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH HOME BAKED BEANS

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This recipe is in a small cookbook I bought Years ago while in Amish country. I've made it for years, and my family loves it. Its well worth the time and trouble for those rave reviews you're sure to get! I had to guess at the servings, so don't take it as a true figure.

Provided by Lou6566

Categories Beans

Time 6h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups dried navy beans
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 small onion, minced
4 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon dry mustard
4 tablespoons catsup
1/4 lb salt pork or 4 slices bacon
water

Steps:

Soak beans over night in cold water.
Drain,and add 1 1/2 quarts fresh water,and the onion and cook slowly until the skins on the beans burst.
Drain and save the liquid.
Mix molasses, sasoning and catsup with 1 cup of the liquid.
Put half the salt pork or bacon in bottom of bean pot or baking dish.
Add the beans and top with remainder of pork or bacon.
Pour molasses mixture over beans, and add more liquid just to cover the beans.
Bake covered for 5 hours in slow oven(300 degrees). Uncover for the last 30 minutes. Add water if necessary while cooking.

Tips:

To save time, you can use canned or frozen beans in this recipe.
If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot or baking dish.
Add a tablespoon of molasses or brown sugar for a sweeter flavor.
For a smokier flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or liquid smoke.
Garnish the beans with chopped fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Conclusion:

Pennsylvania Dutch Home Baked Beans are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a potluck or family dinner. With their simple ingredients and easy preparation, these beans are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!