Warm German Potato Salad (Traditional)

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 to 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes1/4 pound bacon1 medium onion, coarsely chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup water1/2 cup cider vinegar
Directions
Scrub potatoes and cook in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and, while hot, skin and cut into 1/4-inch slices. You should have about 4 cups. Set aside.
Place bacon in a skillet and fry until almost crisp. Remove bacon from pan and add onion and celery, cook until tender and transparent, remove from pan.
Drain off all but one tablespoon of bacon fat; add flour, sugar, salt and pepper to skillet stir until slightly browned. Add vinegar and water and cook until mixture is slightly thickened. Add back the bacon, onion, and celery.
Pour hot dressing over potatoes; stir gently to blend. The potatoes should look glossy. Garnish with hard-boiled egg slices, sprinkle minced parsley, and chives over top. Serve warm.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SEAN.THOMAS.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 234.9
  • Total Fat: 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.5 mg
  • Sodium: 493.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
  • Protein: 6.9 g

Member Reviews
  • DANIROME
    I loved this! I kept the skins on the potatoes and used 1/4 cup white and cider vinegar. I have friends visiting Germany and so I made them a meal that I used to eat when living there and they loved this! - 6/8/09
  • ALEXTHEHUN
    I made this twice and it was delicious! - 10/6/18
  • PICKIE98
    This is exactly how I make mine. Very easy, VERY tasty. - 4/28/18
  • MELANN36
    am going to try this next week. - 7/17/08
  • JUNETTA2002
    Great recipe - 5/21/21
  • ELRIDDICK
    Thanks for sharing - 5/18/21
  • NASFKAB
    Great idea used fat from the brisket - 3/23/21
  • ROSSYFLOSSY
    Delicious version of a classic recipe. - 11/29/20
  • FISHGUT3
    thanks - 11/17/20
  • DEE107
    this looks so good and easy - 10/1/20
  • ANAH_ACE
    This looks good. :) - 8/31/17
  • MSLZZY
    A family favorite~ - 2/3/17
  • JANET1012
    I used a little more flour to make the dressing thicker, but the flavors were wonderful!! - 10/5/13
  • CD7623140
    YUM! - 7/25/12
  • CD10347855
    Absolutely wonderful! - 10/9/11
  • AMYLOVESTZU
    yummy making this for a pot luck tonight - 5/27/11
  • GOGOGRANNIE
    I didn't have bacon, so I used some left over ham, then added 2 Tablespoons butter for the grease needed. Also sprinkled artificial bacon bits on top - YUMMY! - 2/21/11
  • KITHKINCAID
    This is awesome - so much better than traditional potato salad. Made it as part of an Oktoberfest meal and everyone raved about it! - 10/24/10
  • CD7603568
    Made a wonderful addition to our Fourth of July spread, and wasn't nearly as heavy as a mayo-based salad! - 7/4/10
  • SLEATHERMAN
    Sounds delicious, will be trying it for dinner tonight. :) - 1/20/10
  • PAULASTRAS
    made this today for dinner, just wonderful, tasted sooo
    good....will make again. thank you for sharing this recipe.
    paula, from WI - 1/17/10