German Potato Salad

A warm, tangy potato salad made with bacon, onions, and a sweet-tart apple cider vinegar dressing in the traditional German style. Unlike mayo-based versions, this authentic recipe is served warm with a flavorful vinegar dressing.

6 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar diluted with 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 6 medium potatoes
  • 3 whole onions
  • 1 to taste fresh parsley

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Boil diced potatoes in lightly salted water until fork-tender. Drain and set aside in a bowl. Cut bacon into small pieces and brown lightly in frying pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until bacon is browned and onions are golden, about 5 minutes. Mix 3 tablespoons sugar in diluted vinegar and taste; add more sugar if you like a sweeter dressing. Add vinegar and sugar to pan and stir until liquid is heated. Add mixture to diced potatoes and toss gently. Garnish with a few leaves of chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

    35 min

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