Name: German Potato Salad Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American, German
Ingredients: 2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; ½ pound bacon, cut into ½-inch dice; ¾ cup finely minced yellow onion (about 1 small); ⅓ cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

German Potato Salad Recipe

Tangy, smoky, and sweet—this potato salad is worthy of a seat next to any BBQ main.

40 min total 5 min prep 20 min cook 6 342 cal

Instructions

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1 Place potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in a large pot and cover with cold water until water level is 1 inch above potatoes. Set over medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until a paring knife can be inserted into potatoes with no resistance, 10-15 minutes. Strain potatoes and set aside.
2 While potatoes are cooking, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving as much rendered fat in the pan as possible. Pour out all but about 3 tablespoons of fat from pan.
3 Add onions to pan with bacon fat and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4 In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, mustard, 2 teaspoons of salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
5 Place potatoes, bacon, onions, parsley, and chives in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss gently to combine. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve immediately while still warm.