How to Make Hot and Tangy German Potato Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and unique potato salad recipe to serve at your next gathering, then look no further than Hot and Tangy German Potato Salad. This twist on the classic potato salad is packed with bold and zesty flavors that will delight your taste buds. The combination of hot potatoes, savory bacon, tangy vinegar, and sweet onions creates a mouthwatering dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, potluck, or just crav...

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds red potatoes, diced
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 2 sweet onions, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; season water with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Put potatoes in a slow cooker.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon slices to a plate lined with paper towels. Crumble bacon and add to potatoes.
  • Return skillet to medium heat and reheat bacon drippings. Cook and stir sweet onions in the drippings until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes; add garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Pour onion mixture over the potatoes and bacon.
  • Stir vinegar, water, sugar, and salt together in a bowl; pour over the potato mixture. Stir potatoes gently to mix.
  • Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    282 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 587mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 908mg