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A good German potato salad has everything. It's sweet (and tart), spicy and has the unmistakably smoky bite of bacon. Even if you're not a potato salad fan, give this salad a try. You'll be an instant convert. We have an easy take on classic German potato salad: Keep it simple, but don't skimp. This is a rich and indulgent dish that contains its share of fat and sugar, but one bite and you'll know it's worth the splurge.
German Potato Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 6 slices (thick sliced) bacon
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2/3 cup water
- 2/3 cup rice vinegar (You can also use white vinegar.)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon powdered dry mustard
- 1/4 cup diced purple onion
- 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Wash, peel and slice potatoes 1/4-inch thick. A chef's mandoline slicer is good for this because it slices ingredients evenly.
- In a large pot, bring sliced potatoes to a boil and continue simmering until they're cooked through. This should take around 20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and set them aside to cool.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to a paper towel to drain and cool.
- Drain all but two tablespoons of bacon fat (approximately) from the skillet.
- Add cornstarch to the bacon fat and heat, stirring until a paste forms. Slowly add water and vinegar. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens. This should be just before it reaches a boil.
- Add sugar and spices, stirring to incorporate.
- Crumble and add bacon.
- Add onion, bell pepper and parsley.
- Pour dressing mixture over potatoes, lifting and stirring gently to incorporate.
- Refrigerate for an hour or more.
Serve slightly chilled or warm.
Recipe serves 6
Special note: Bacon fat is the one ingredient that makes this recipe so decadently rich, but if you'd like to use a more heart friendly oil, drain off the bacon fat and substitute two tablespoons of canola oil instead.
What else can I help you with?
What is difference between German potato salad and regular potato salad?
germas is hot and americans aren't
A food beginning with the letter ge?
German potato salad German chocolate cake
How much potato salad would you get from 75 pounds of potatoes?
That depends on the recipe you use.
What is the best Miracle Whip potato salad recipe you recommend?
One recommended Miracle Whip potato salad recipe includes boiled potatoes, chopped celery, diced onions, hard-boiled eggs, and Miracle Whip dressing. Mix all ingredients together and chill before serving for a delicious and tangy potato salad.
How do you spell hot potato salad in German?
Der heiße Kartoffelsalat
Is potato salad better for your diet than a baked or boiled potato?
Unless you have a recipe which substitutes the mayonnaise with something much healthier, then no...
What is the history of German potato salad?
German Potato Salad, actually from southern Germany, is a popular variation which is generally served warm. It is typically more sour in taste and contains pork or bacon. Potato salad from northern Germany, however, is generally based on mayonnaise and quite similar to its US-counterpart.
What are five German foods?
Beer Pumpernickel Potato Salad Sausages Sauerkraut
What is the name of a dessert that begins with the letter g?
gormay chicken green beans German potato salad garlic potatoes glazed carrots golden potato rounds Greek salad
What is the traditional recipe for making German potato balls?
The traditional recipe for making German potato balls involves mixing mashed potatoes with flour, eggs, and seasonings, shaping the mixture into balls, and then frying them until they are crispy on the outside.
What is the traditional recipe for Swabian potato salad?
The traditional recipe for Swabian potato salad includes boiled potatoes, onions, vinegar, oil, mustard, and seasonings like salt and pepper. The potatoes are sliced and mixed with the dressing while still warm to absorb the flavors. It is typically served cold as a side dish.
Does potatao salad have under 300 calories?
No way of telling. It'd depend on the serving size, and on how it's prepared. A really small serving of regular recipe potato salad could have 300 cals, or a mid-sized serving of low-cal, specially prepared potato salad.
