German Potato Salad Recipe

Name: German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Salad; 4 slices bacon; 2 lbs small red potatoes; 3 tablespoons chopped onions; 3 tablespoons chopped pimiento; 1 hard-boiled egg, grated; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 6 tablespoons seasoned vinegar (see recipe); For Dressing; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 6 tablespoons bacon fat; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 dash white pepper

Servings: persons

For Salad
4 slices bacon
2 lbs small red potatoes
3 tablespoons chopped onions
3 tablespoons chopped pimiento
1 hard-boiled egg, grated
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
6 tablespoons seasoned vinegar (see recipe)
For Dressing
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
6 tablespoons bacon fat
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 dash white pepper

1
To prepare Salad:.
2
Fry bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels, reserving fat to use in dressing. Crumble bacon; set aside.
3
Steam or boil potatoes until tender. Peel and slice thinly while they're still warm. You should have 6 cups of sliced potatoes.
4
In a bowl, gently combine potatoes, onion, pimento, egg, parsley, bacon, cider vinegar, and seasoned vinegar. Let sit 30 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, prepare Dressing:.
6
Bring water, vinegar and bacon fat to a boil.
7
Combine flour, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add to the boiling mixture, stirring vigorously; cook until clear.
8
Add dressing to potato mixture; stir gently. Serve hot or warm.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Salad, 4 slices bacon, 2 lbs small red potatoes, 3 tablespoons chopped onions, and more.

Yes, 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.

German Potato Salad

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