Description
Sizzling German potato salad brings tangy bacon and zesty vinegar together in a classic Bavarian comfort dish. Hearty potatoes mingle with crisp onions and smoky bacon, creating a mouthwatering side that invites you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) red potatoes
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) water
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in salted water, boiling for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and allow minimal cooling before slicing into uniform rounds.
- Render bacon in a skillet over medium heat until achieving a deep golden crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel, reserving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Introduce diced onions to the bacon drippings, sautéing until translucent and slightly caramelized.
- Deglaze the skillet with apple cider vinegar, water, Dijon mustard, and sugar. Simmer briefly, creating a tangy dressing and incorporating the browned bits from the pan.
- Season the liquid mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Crumble the crisp bacon and reintroduce to the skillet’s liquid base.
- Gently fold the potato slices into the warm dressing, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated and heated through for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and to prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
- Slice potatoes while still slightly warm to help them absorb the tangy dressing more effectively.
- For a lighter version, replace bacon with turkey bacon or omit entirely and use olive oil for sautéing onions.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature, making it perfect for picnics and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg