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The night before you need the salad, boil the potatoes.
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I've used everything from Russet to Red potatoes.
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I don't recommend rather large potatoes, as they won't cook evenly.
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Wash the potatoes, and place them in a large pot.
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Place larger potatoes on the bottom.
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Fill with cool water, until maybe one inch above potatoes.
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Add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice to the water, and place on high to medium high heat.
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Bring to boil and remove lid.
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Continue boiling and set timer for 25 minutes.
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About half way through, I will stir/rotate potatoes.
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After 25 minutes I begin checking for doneness.
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A fork will penetrate and slide out easily, if they are done.
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(keep checking, with some stoves this can take up to 45 minutes)
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Remove from heat and drain.
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Place in Refrigerator to cool.
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When just cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into quarters.
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Place in a large bowl.
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(not metal)
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Mince Onion(s) and Celery in a food processor.
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If one is not available, dice by hand as small as possible.
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Add half of onion & celery mixture to the potatoes, and sprinkle top of potatoes with salt and pepper.
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Turn (mix) the potato mixture gently, with your hands.
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Add the rest of onions, celery, salt and pepper, and turn with your hands again.
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(using your hands gently, helps keep the potatoes from breaking up or getting mushy).
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Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
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This enables to the potatoes to retain their firmness, and take in all the flavors.
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If you can't do it overnight, a few hours in the frige will make do.
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The next day, uncover and carefully cut the potatoes down to chunks, about 1 to 1 1/2 inch cubes.
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Add the mayonaisse.
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Add in parts, to determine how much you would like.
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Some people like it wetter, some like it dryer -- so use your own judgement.
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Mix with your hands, again!
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(I know, gross -- but it really does help keep the potatoes from getting all mushy!)
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Add some more salt and pepper to taste, and then add the bacon bits.
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(I use ready made Real Bacon Bits, but if not you'll need to pre-cook about a half pound of bacon and break into bits)
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Mix again, with your hands and wa-lah!
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A super tasty easy potato sald that everyone will love!
