German Potato Salad
German potato salad is a classic at summer cook-outs, potlucks, and gatherings. This recipe is perfect for when you’re looking for a simple dish that will please a crowd!
Yield
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Ingredients
3
l little red salad potatoes
1
l bacon, cubed, raw
1
small onion
1
cups vinegar
1
cups sugar
1
cups water
Thickening
¼
cups cornstarch
½
cups cold water
Preparation
Boil potatoes until tender; remove skins. Slice them about 1/4″ thick and put in a large bowl with chopped onion.
Fry bacon until crispy and break into pieces. Reserve 1/4 cup of bacon for topping.
Mix sugar, vinegar, and water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat.
Add bacon to the sauce.
Mix thickening like you would for gravy. Return saucepan to stovetop and bring sauce to a second boil.
Gradually add thickening to sauce. Remove sauce from heat, and pour over potatoes and onion.
Gently mix. Sprinkle remaining bacon on top.
