German Potato Salad Recipe

Name: German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds large boiling potatoes (about 6); 1/2 pound of lean bacon (about 8 slices), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup thinly sliced celery; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon celery seeds; 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard; 6 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped; 1/3 cup chopped dill pickles; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion greens

Servings: persons

3 pounds large boiling potatoes (about 6)
1/2 pound of lean bacon (about 8 slices), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/3 cup chopped dill pickles
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion greens

1
Quarter the potatoes lengthwise and cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
2
In a vegetable steamer set over boiling water steam the potatoes, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are tender, and transfer them to a large bowl.
3
In a large heavy skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until it is crisp and transfer it to paper towels to drain.
4
Pour off all but 4 tablespoons of the fat, to the skillet add the onion and the celery, and cook the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened.
5
Add the sugar, the flour, and the celery seeds, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds.
6
Stir in the mustard, the vinegar, and 1/2 cup water, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, and simmer it for 2 minutes, or until it is thickened.
7
Season the dressing with salt and pepper, pour it over the potatoes, and stir in the eggs, the pickles, the bacon, and the scallion greens.
8
Serve the salad 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds large boiling potatoes (about 6), 1/2 pound of lean bacon (about 8 slices), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 cup thinly sliced celery, 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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