Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Authentic German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 potatoes, diced, boiled, and drained; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 10 slices bacon; 1 cup cider vinegar; ⅔ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ¾ cup water

Servings: persons

10 potatoes, diced, boiled, and drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 slices bacon
1 cup cider vinegar
⅔ cup sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup water

1
Fry bacon, remove and place on paper towels to drain.
2
Crumble bacon when cool and set aside.
3
DO NOT EMPTY GREASE FROM PAN.
4
Place onion in bacon grease and cook until tender.
5
In a small bowl, combine worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard, vinegar, cayenne pepper, water, and sugar.
6
Add flour to hot bacon grease/onion mixture and stir well.
7
Slowly add sauce mixture from small bowl while stirring.
8
Cook on medium low until bubbly and sauce thickens some.
9
Add in the bacon and potatoes and toss gently to coat with sauce mixture.
10
Pour into serving dish and sprinkle with black pepper and paprika.
11
Serve hot and enjoy!

2815

kcal

Calories

282

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 potatoes, diced, boiled, and drained, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 10 slices bacon, 1 cup cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Authentic German Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Authentic German Potato Salad

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