Hot German Potato Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups potatoes, peeled
- 12 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 0.5 cup white vinegar
- 0.25 cup water
- 4 tablespoons white sugar (more or less, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon peppercorn, freshly ground
- 1.5 teaspoons celery seeds
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard (optional)
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Steps
- Boil potatoes in salted water (~1 tablespoon salt) for about 10 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and slice into thick discs or chunks.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside, reserving at least 2 tablespoons bacon grease.
- Sauté onions in bacon grease over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until softened and browning. Add vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper, celery seeds, and mustard. Bring to a boil, then add potatoes, parsley, and half the bacon. Toss to coat. Transfer to serving dish, top with remaining bacon and parsley. Serve warm.