Pennsylvania Dutch Ham Pot Pie Recipe
This Pennsylvania Dutch Ham Pot Pie Recipe is a stew, not a meat pie! In Pennsylvania, when we say, “pot pie,” we’re talking about a hearty, comforting stew filled with chunks of savory ham, tender potatoes, and delicious homemade pot pie noodles. Of course, you can use store bought. But these potpie noodles only use flour water and salt. AND you can roll them out as thick or thin as you want! It’s the ultimate comfort food! The difference between Pennsylvania Ham Pot Pie and traditional pot pie is the “crust” is in the sauce itself instead of the outside. Making this a comforting one pot meal!
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The dish is known for its hearty and comforting qualities, making it popular in Pennsylvania Dutch country. The term “pot pie” can be a bit misleading, as it doesn’t refer to the traditional flaky pie crust, we associate with meat pies. Instead, Pennsylvania Dutch pot pie is made with square pieces of dough cooked in a savory broth along with meat and potatoes. In Pennsylvania it is common to drive by signs in front of fire companies or churches reading “Ham Pot Pie All You Can Eat”.
Chicken pot pie and beef pot pie are also popular in PA. They are made the same as the ham pot pie, just sub the ham for chicken or beef. These are equally delicious! Pot pie served up with a loaf of fresh baked bread will warm your soul!
Ingredients Needed For Ham Pot Pie
5 lb. ham – bone in you can use a ham butt or ham shank. Ham hocks add alot of flavor – they don’t have much meat.
3 lb. potatoes
1 large onion
water
salt
parsley for garnish (optional)
green onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
In a large pot place ham and enough water to cover the ham. Boil a good 1-2 hours to make a deep broth. Remove ham. Strain broth and return to pot. Shred ham or cut into bite sized pieces.
Peel and cube potatoes into 2-inch pieces. Add the potatoes and chopped onion (if you are adding onion) to ham broth. My pap always put raw chopped onion or green onions on top of his pot pie❤️. While potatoes are simmering over medium heat, make your pot pie noodles.
In a medium bowl add the flour and salt. add 1/2 the water and mix until crumbly. Continue adding water until a soft dough forms. You may not need all the water or you may need to add additional water.
Sprinkle flour on your work surface. On your floured surfaced roll dough out to about a 15 x 15 square and cut noodles using a pizza cutter, 1/8-1/4 inch thick depending on how thick you want your noodles….I say the thicker the better!
Add the cooked ham to the pot and turn pot to medium high. You want the broth boiling before you add the pot pie noodles. Drop the noodles in separately you don’t want to add them all at once or you will have one big dough ball. Stir frequently while adding noodles. Turn the heat down to medium and simmer 15-20 minutes.
What to Serve with this Pennsylvania Dutch Ham Pot Pie Recipe
A side vegetable such as green beans
Apple Moon Pies
A simple side salad
Can I Use Left Over Ham?
You sure can! Use this ham base. Cut your leftover ham in chunks. Follow the directions on the ham base to make the broth and continue with the recipe!
Easy Homemade Amish White Bread
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Pennsylvania Dutch Ham Pot Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 lb ham bone in
- 3 lb. potatoes
- 1 large onion optional
- salt to taste
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups all purpose flour plus additional for rolling
- 1 cup water
- salt
- parsley for garnish optional
- green onion for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large pot place ham and enough water to cover the ham. Boil a good 1-2 hours to make a deep broth. Remove ham. Strain broth and return to pot. Shred ham or cut into bite sized pieces.
- Peel and cube potatoes into 2-inch pieces. Add the potatoes and chopped onion (if you are adding onion) to ham broth. While potatoes are simmering over medium heat, make your pot pie noodles.
- In a medium bowl add the flour and salt. add 1/2 the water and mix until crumbly. Continue adding water until a soft dough forms. You may not need all the water or you may need to add additional water.
- Sprinkle flour on your work surface. On your floured surfaced roll dough out 1/8-1/4 inch thick depending on how thick you want your noodles….I say the thicker the better!
- Add the cooked ham to the pot and turn pot to medium high. You want the broth boiling before you add the pot pie noodles. Drop the noodles in separately you don’t want to add them all at once or you will have one big dough ball. Stir frequently while adding noodles. Turn the heat down to medium and simmer 15-20 minutes.
- Top with fresh chopped green onion or sweet onion and parsley if desired.