Recipe Details

Authentic German Potato Salad

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This is my mother's recipe for authentic German potato salad. Everyone, German or not, loves it. It is easy to double the recipe as well. I often bring it to potlucks, and we also have it at home on special occasions. There are usually no leftovers, but if there are, they don't last long!

Ingredients


  • 3 cups diced peeled potatoes

  • 4 slices bacon

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • ¼ cup white vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Description

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover by at least 1 to 2 inches; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside to cool.

  2. While the potatoes are cooking, place bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave bacon grease in the skillet.