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

Hot German Potato Salad is a traditional dish that has been a staple in German cuisine for generations. This hearty and flavorful salad is made with tender red potatoes, crispy bacon, onions, and a tangy vinegar dressing. The combination of warm potatoes and the zesty dressing creates a dish that is perfect for any time of the year, whether it's served as a side dish at a summer barbecue or as a comforting meal on a cold winter night.

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Ingredients

  • 9 potatoes, peeled
  • 6 slices bacon
  • ¾ cup chopped onions
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup water
  • ⅓ cup distilled white vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12

  • Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, cool, and slice thin.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside, reserving drippings.
  • Sauté onions in bacon drippings over medium heat until they are golden brown.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, salt, celery seed, and pepper together in a small bowl; stir into onions and cook until bubbling, then remove from heat. Stir in water and vinegar; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, and simmer for one minute. Gently stir bacon and sliced potatoes into the onion mixture until potatoes are heated through.
  • Nutrition

    205 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 512mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 518mg