This authentic German potato salad is a perfect blend of tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a tangy dressing. It's a great side dish for any meal, especially during barbecues and family gatherings.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 200 g bacon
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 900 g potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 50 g sugar
- 60 ml water
- 120 ml white vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. Peel and slice them into thin rounds.
Step 2
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
Step 3
Add chopped onion to the bacon drippings and cook until softened.
Step 4
Stir in white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black pepper, and mustard. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
Step 5
Gently toss the warm potatoes with the hot dressing. Crumble the cooked bacon and add it along with chopped parsley. Mix well.
Step 6
Serve the potato salad warm or at room temperature.