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Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe

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This Authentic German Potato Salad is a warm, tangy side dish featuring diced potatoes tossed with a flavorful bacon and onion dressing. The combination of vinegar, sugar, and fresh parsley offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it a classic accompaniment to grilled meats and hearty meals.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 3 cups diced peeled potatoes

Bacon and Vegetables

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 small onion, diced

Dressing

  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook the Potatoes: Boil the diced peeled potatoes in salted water until tender but still firm, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside while preparing the dressing.
  2. Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Crumble once cooled.
  3. Sauté the Onion: In the same skillet with the bacon fat, sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Dressing: Add the white vinegar, water, white sugar, salt, and ground black pepper to the skillet with the onions. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  5. Combine Salad: Place the cooked potatoes in a serving bowl. Pour the hot dressing along with the sautéed onions over the potatoes, gently tossing to combine and absorb the flavors.
  6. Add Bacon and Parsley: Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and chopped fresh parsley over the salad and toss lightly before serving.

Notes

  • For best flavor, serve the salad warm rather than cold.
  • You can adjust the sugar amount in the dressing to balance the tanginess according to personal taste.
  • Using waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes helps the salad hold its shape without becoming mushy.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated or served cold as a variation.

Keywords: German potato salad, warm potato salad, bacon potato salad, traditional German recipe, side dish

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