German Potato Salad

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German Potato Salad is a classic side that you will absolutely love. The savory and sweet combine with the creamy potatoes and bacon dressing in the most beautiful way.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Calories: 251kcal

Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

5 pounds potatoes washed and cut in half
1 pound bacon diced
1 large yellow onion diced
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
fresh parsley diced

Instructions

Add the potatoes to a large stockpot. Fill the pot with water so that the water is an inch above the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil. Cook the potatoes by boiling them in water and cooking until just fork tender, about 10 minutes. After the potatoes are finished cooking, drain them. Be careful not to overcook, preventing the potatoes from holding their shape.
5 pounds potatoes
While the potatoes are cooking, in a large skillet, cook the diced bacon until it begins to crisp. Remove the bacon from the grease using a metal slotted spoon. Transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate.
1 pound bacon
Add the onion to the hot bacon grease and sauté until it is translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1 large yellow onion
Add the vinegar and sugar to the onion mixture. Whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Scrape up the brown bits and ensure that the sugar and salt completely dissolve.
1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes with the onion mixture, stirring gently so that the potatoes can absorb the liquid from the pan. Carefully fold in the diced bacon. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
fresh parsley

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