25 September, 2023

Potato Salad – Easy

Name: German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 6 Medium Potatos (Russet or Red); 6 slices Smoked Bacon (Thick Cut ); ¾ cups Yellow Onion (chopped fine); 1 cup Water; ⅓ cup Distilled White Vinegar; 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch; ½ cup Granulated Sugar; ½ tsp. Celery Seeds; 1 tsp. Salt; dash Pepper

Posted in : Salads, Sides on September 25, 2023 by : MikeZ

German Potato Salad

An authentic German Potato Salad that's perfect for your next gathering.

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine German

Keyword Salads, Sides

Method Stove Top

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Small Mixing Bowl for dry ingredients
Large Pot to boil potatoes
Medium Skillet

INGREDIENTS

6 Medium Potatos - Russet or Red
6 slices Smoked Bacon - Thick Cut
¾ cups Yellow Onion - chopped fine
1 cup Water
⅓ cup Distilled White Vinegar
2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
½ cup Granulated Sugar
½ tsp. Celery Seeds
1 tsp. Salt
dash Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Peel & Cube Potatoes. Place in a large pot and cover with at least 2" of water. Then boil until fork tender. Drain and place in large bowl to cool.
Dice Onion and set aside for later.
In a small bowl, combined Cornstarch, Sugar, Celery Seeds, Salt, and Pepper. Stir until well mixed
Chop Bacon into small pieces and fry until crisp in a medium saucepan. Remove to paper towels and crumble when cooled.
Add diced Onions to Bacon grease in saucepan and sauté until tender.
Sprinkle dry ingredients over Onions. Stir to evenly distribute.
Add Water & Vinegar. Stir constantly to thicken.
Add Potatoes and Bacon. Then carefully stir until well coated.
Refrigerate and serve chilled.