Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Authentic German Potato Salad

• Red Potatoes
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup water
• White Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

How to Make Authentic German Potato Salad

1. Peel and quarter 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 2 inches.
2. 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.
3. Drain potatoes and set aside to cool slightly.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Pour the vinegar mixture into the skillet with the onions. Bring to a boil.
8. Add the cooled potatoes and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley to the skillet. Stir to combine.
9. Crumble half of the cooked bacon into the potato mixture.
10. Heat through for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl.
12. Crumble the remaining bacon over the top and serve warm or cold.