Description
This authentic German Potato Salad is a warm, tangy, and savory side dish made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, and a flavorful vinegar-mustard dressing. Unlike traditional creamy potato salads, this version is served warm and packs a punch with smoky bacon, sweet onions, and a touch of sugar. Perfect for cookouts, picnics, or hearty comfort meals!
Ingredients
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3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
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1 tablespoon salt (for boiling potatoes)
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6 slices bacon, diced
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1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
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¼ cup apple cider vinegar
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3 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or stone-ground mustard
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1½ teaspoons salt (for dressing)
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Boil the Potatoes:
In a large pot, add the sliced potatoes and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until potatoes are just fork-tender. Drain and set aside. -
Cook the Bacon:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan. -
Sauté the Onion:
In the same skillet with bacon fat, add chopped onion. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, until soft and translucent. -
Make the Dressing:
Stir in vinegar, water, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1–2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. -
Combine Everything:
Gently fold the warm potatoes and cooked bacon into the skillet with the dressing. Stir to coat evenly and heat through for 2–3 minutes. -
Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Add a splash more vinegar or mustard if you like extra tang.
Best served warm or at room temperature — avoid chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Keywords: german potato salad, warm potato salad, bacon potato salad, vinegar potato salad, Oktoberfest recipes