Ingredients for Authentic German Potato Salad
- 2 lbs Red Potatoes
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 medium Onion
- ¼ cup Water
- ½ cup White Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parsley
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease
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How to Make Authentic German Potato Salad
- Peel and quarter 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 2 inches.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain potatoes and set aside to cool slightly.
- While potatoes cook, cook 6 slices bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced, to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook over medium heat until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup water, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Pour the vinegar mixture into the skillet with the onions. Bring to a boil.
- Add the cooled potatoes and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Crumble half of the cooked bacon into the potato mixture.
- Heat through for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl.
- Crumble the remaining bacon over the top and serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
29 g
Sugar
46g
Fat
9g
Carbs
9g
