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How to Make Authentic German Potato Salad

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds waxy potatoes (such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon German mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Cook potatoes in salted boiling water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain, cool slightly, and cut into slices or cubes.
  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in skillet.
  • Sauté onion in bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour hot dressing over potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add crispy bacon and gently toss to coat.
  • Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired, or chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
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