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Authentic German Potato Salad

Authentic German Potato Salad

The most popular salad at the table? Hot German potato salad with smoky bacon and a sweet-tangy dressing.

Ingreadient

• 3 pounds medium red potatoes
• 5 bacon strips, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Direction

1. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool.
2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 4 tablespoons drippings in pan. Add onion, saute until tender.
3. Stir in the flour, salt, celery seed and pepper until blended. Gradually add the sugar, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
4. Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. slices. Add potatoes and bacon to the skillet; cook and stir gently over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.