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German Potato Salad

German potato salad is a popular variation of potato salad that is generally served warm. It is typically more sour and contains pork or bacon.

Yield 5

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ lbs (790 g) red potatoes
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Riesling wine
  • 4 tbsp beef stock
  • 4 tbsp chicken stock
  • 8 tbsp chopped red onion
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp wheat flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp coarse prepared mustard
  • 1 tbsp chopped green onions
  • ¼ lb (113 g) uncooked chopped bacon

Instructions

  1. 1
    Peel, thinly slice, and boil the potatoes about 17 minutes or until done but still somewhat firm. Drain, set aside, and allow to cool.
  2. 2
    Cook the bacon until crisp. Crumble or chop.
  3. 3
    Reserve a small amount of bacon grease and mix with flour, breaking up all clumps of flour. Cook briefly, but try to avoid browning.
  4. 4
    Add chopped bacon and remaining ingredients and mix.
  5. 5
    Cook for 20 minutes or until smooth at low heat.
  6. 6
    Pour sauce over potatoes and stir gently.
  7. 7
    Serve warm, room temperature, or cooled.
Category
Salads
Cuisine
German

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