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German Potato Salad (with Warm Vinegar Dressing)

This German potato salad recipe is made with hot red potatoes dressed in a warm bacon, onion, mustard, and vinegar dressing.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 323 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ to 4 pounds Medium Red Potatoes , quartered
  • kosher salt
  • 1 pound Bacon , cut into ½-inch pieces*
  • 1 large yellow onion , minced
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons coarse or stoneground German style mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ cup parsley , chopped
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook the potatoes over high heat in a large saucepan until water comes to a boil. Season generously with about 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Reduce the heat to medium so that the water is still gently bubbling and cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes or until they are easily pierced with a fork and the skins are barely starting to pull away from the cut edges of the potatoes. Drain the potatoes and cool them until they can be handled. Cut into large dice and add back to the pan you cooked them in to keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the sliced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally. Transfer the bacon to a plate topped with paper towels to drain.
  3. Add the onion to the bacon grease and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the onion is transparent but not brown. Stir in 1 cup water, the white vinegar, mustard, and sugar, and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the dressing has reduced to about 2 cups.
  4. Add the potatoes back to the pan with the dressing and toss to coat. Add the chopped bacon and parsley. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

  • *Somewhat frozen bacon makes for the easiest slicing. Simply pop the bacon in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, then slice away.

Nutrition Information

Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 383mg (16%) Potassium 851mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 280IU (6%) Vitamin C 18.5mg (21%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 383mg 16%
Potassium 851mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 280IU 6%
Vitamin C 18.5mg 21%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

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