Authentic German Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 4 medium Idaho potatoes
• 2 bacon strips (can use vegan bacon, if desired)
• 1 diced Spanish onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes with the skins on.

2. 2

   While those are cooking, fry the bacon in a large skillet until crisp and remove to paper towels to drain. Once cool enough to handle, crumble the bacon.

3. 3

   Peel the cooked potatoes (see post above for more detailed instructions), and thinly slice.

4. 4

   In the bacon drippings, brown the onion and celery.

5. 5

   Stir in sugar, cornstarch and salt, followed by the water and vinegar. Cook, while stirring, as it thickens.

6. 6

   As the sauce thickens, stir in the sliced potatoes, and add more water, if needed.

7. 7

   Stir in the bacon pieces.

8. 8

   Transfer to a dish and serve while still hot.