German Potato Salad Recipe
Authentic German Potato Salad featuring tender boiled potatoes and a warm bacon-onion-vinegar dressing, creating a flavorful and comforting side dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds small red or Yukon gold potatoes, washed
Bacon Dressing
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until just tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Bacon Dressing: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet. Add the chopped onion to the bacon fat and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Combine Dressing Ingredients: Stir in the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper into the skillet with the onions. Simmer the mixture briefly until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is warm.
- Toss Potatoes with Dressing: Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl. Pour the warm bacon dressing over the potatoes, add the crispy bacon pieces, and gently toss to combine thoroughly so the potatoes absorb the flavors.
- Serve Warm: Serve the potato salad warm or at room temperature for the best flavor. It pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or hearty German dishes.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like red or Yukon gold for better texture.
- Warm dressing helps the potatoes absorb more flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley.
Keywords: German potato salad, bacon potato salad, warm potato salad, classic side dish, German cuisine
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