Pennsylvania Dutch Style Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with Pennsylvania Dutch Style Green Beans, a hearty and flavor-packed recipe that combines the rich smokiness of crispy bacon with the tangy sweetness of an apple cider vinegar glaze. Fresh green beans are perfectly blanched to retain their vibrant crunch, then tossed with sautéed onions and a silky vinegar-sugar sauce thickened to perfection. This traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dish is a masterclass in balancing sweet and savory, making it an irresistible addition to any table. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s the perfect crowd-pleasing side for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Serve warm and savor the comforting flavors of this regional classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and trim the ends off the green beans. If desired, cut them into 2-3 inch pieces.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, water, and flour until smooth.
Pour the vinegar mixture into the skillet with the onions. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Crumble the cooked bacon and add it to the skillet, along with the drained green beans. Stir to combine and heat through.
Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy the sweet-and-savory goodness of Pennsylvania Dutch Style Green Beans!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.3 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1759 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1326 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
