German Potato Salad Recipe

Name: German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb. red potatoes; 2 onions, diced; 3 pieces celery, diced fine; 1 green pepper, diced small; 4 hard-boiled eggs (2 in salad; 2 for garnish); celery seed to taste; salt and pepper to taste; 8 slices bacon, diced and fried; 2/3 c. sugar (to taste); 1 1/4 c. cider vinegar; 1 c. water; flour and water to make a thickening as you would for gravy *

Servings: persons

5 lb. red potatoes
2 onions, diced
3 pieces celery, diced fine
1 green pepper, diced small
4 hard-boiled eggs (2 in salad; 2 for garnish)
celery seed to taste
salt and pepper to taste
8 slices bacon, diced and fried
2/3 c. sugar (to taste)
1 1/4 c. cider vinegar
1 c. water
flour and water to make a thickening as you would for gravy *

1
Cook potatoes until done.
2
After potatoes are cool, slice them, not too thin.
3
Add diced onions, celery, green pepper, eggs, salt, pepper and celery seed.
4
Fry bacon until crisp; pour bacon and grease ** over the potatoes.
5
Add vinegar, water and sugar to the skillet you just took bacon out of.
6
When this comes to a boil, add flour and water* to the mixture just as you would for gravy.
7
This will make the mixture just a little thicker so it will adhere to the potatoes.
8
Pour over potatoes and toss well. Let potato salad stand for about 2 hours.
9
Taste; it more than likely will have absorbed enough of the mixture that it is not as tart as you would like it.
10
Again just heat a little vinegar (use your own judgment) water and sugar and pour over the potatoes again until your taste is satisfied.

1112

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 5 lb. red potatoes, 2 onions, diced, 3 pieces celery, diced fine, 1 green pepper, diced small, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

German Potato Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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