Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups diced peeled potatoes
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the Potatoes: Boil the diced peeled potatoes in salted water until tender but still firm, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside while preparing the dressing.

2. 2

   Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Crumble once cooled.

3. 3

   Sauté the Onion: In the same skillet with the bacon fat, sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Prepare the Dressing: Add the white vinegar, water, white sugar, salt, and ground black pepper to the skillet with the onions. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring to dissolve the sugar.

5. 5

   Combine Salad: Place the cooked potatoes in a serving bowl. Pour the hot dressing along with the sautéed onions over the potatoes, gently tossing to combine and absorb the flavors.

6. 6

   Add Bacon and Parsley: Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and chopped fresh parsley over the salad and toss lightly before serving.