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Authentic Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon and Tangy Dressing

Close-up of warm german potato salad featuring small, glossy potatoes topped with crispy bacon bits and fresh parsley.
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You need this recipe for traditional German Potato Salad. It features tender potatoes tossed in a warm, tangy vinegar dressing made with bacon drippings and mustard. This is the classic no mayo potato salad perfect for your next BBQ or family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, scrubbed
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes. Do not overcook.
  2. While potatoes cook, cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet; discard any excess.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Cook over medium heat until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, water or broth, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the vinegar mixture into the skillet with the onions. Bring the dressing to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  6. Drain the cooked potatoes well. While they are still warm, slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds directly into a large mixing bowl.
  7. Pour the warm bacon dressing evenly over the warm potatoes. Gently toss to coat all the slices. The warm potatoes will absorb the tangy vinegar dressing.
  8. Gently fold in the reserved crispy bacon and the fresh parsley.
  9. Serve the German potato salad warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.

Notes

  • For a Swabian variation, reduce the sugar slightly and add 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds to the dressing.
  • You can prepare the potatoes up to a day ahead; just reheat them slightly before tossing with the warm dressing.
  • This recipe delivers bold savory flavor and is a great alternative to creamy potato salad for your cookout.

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