Authentic German Potato Salad

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    284 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    German

Authentic German Potato Salad

This authentic German potato salad comes from the Swabia region of southern Germany where it remains one of the most popular and most delicious of all potato salads!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds small firm, yellow-fleshed waxy potatoes (e.g. Yukon Gold) of similar size, skins scrubbed and peels left on
  • 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups water mixed with 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules (Vegans: use vegetable bouillon)
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • a few splashes of Essig Ezzenz , (highly recommended for the best, authentic flavor)
  • 3/4 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons mild German mustard (If you can't get it, use regular yellow mustard)
  • 1/3 cup neutral-tasting oil
  • Fresh chopped chives for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes in their skins in lightly salted water until tender. Allow the potatoes to cool until you can handle them. Peel the potatoes and slice them into 1/4 inch slices. Put the sliced potatoes in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Add onions, beef broth, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, and mustard in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as it boils, remove from heat and pour the mixture over the potatoes. Cover the bowl of potatoes and let sit for at least one hour.
  3. After at least one hour, gently stir in the oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. If too much liquid remains, use a slotted spoon to serve. Serve garnished with fresh chopped chives. Serve at room temperature. Note: This potato salad is best the next day (remove from fridge at least 30 minutes before serving).

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  • Read the "7 Tips" in this blog post to ensure success!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 876mg (37%) Potassium 1059mg (30%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 16IU (0%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 284kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 876mg 37%
Potassium 1059mg 23%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 16IU 0%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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