Friday, December 13, 2019

German Potato Salad







German Potato Salad






The German potato salad is a delicious main dish or a tasty side dish with any meat! Try warmed or at room temperature for a variety of fun ways to serve.

Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 pounds new potatoes (small or medium sized)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2–3 cloves garlic-minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 red onion-sliced
  • 5 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 10–12 oz. bacon chopped into bite size
  • Freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Instructions

First, place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water, bring to a boil and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork, drain and set aside to cool. Chop the potatoes with the skin into 2/3 inch cubes.

Then, in a large deep skillet, fry the bacon over medium-high heat until golden and crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside.

Add the chopped garlic to the bacon fat and cook over medium heat until golden, then add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, salt and pepper in the pan and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes, sliced red onions and half the parsley and bacon. Heat and transfer to a serving dish. 
Sprinkle with remaining bacon and parsley. Serve hot. Happy Cooking Time.