Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Auntie Lu’s German Potato Salad | Gender Chick Update

Login to Save
Ms. Lippy
Ms. Lippy
3 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Ms. Lippy to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

German Potato Salad

Cultural Context

German potato salad is a traditional dish that varies by region, often served warm and dressed with vinegar rather than mayonnaise. It is commonly enjoyed at barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings, reflecting the hearty and communal nature of German cuisine.

GermanDEside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 lbs potatoes (California Reds or Whites)
1 lb bacon
1 large Spanish onion
1 bunch fresh parsley
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp corn starch
¼ - ½ cup water
½ cup bacon fat
salt
pepper

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers more flavor and nutrients, while white vinegar is often cheaper.

1

Boil potatoes until just tender.

2

Place potatoes on rack to cool, then peel and cube them.

3

Place cubed potatoes in an electric roaster.

4

Chop bacon into small strips before frying.

5

Fry bacon until just crisp, then place on paper towel and save bacon fat in pan.

6

Add chopped Spanish onion, cooked bacon, and roughly chopped parsley to the potatoes in the roaster.

7

Mix ½ cup water and 1 tbsp corn starch in a cup until dissolved.

8

Warm up the reserved bacon fat and add ½ cup apple cider vinegar.

9

Slowly stir in the water and starch mixture and bring to a simmer until desired thickness.

10

Pour the bacon fat solution over the potato mixture, gently stir, and add salt and pepper to taste.

11

Cook at 325°F for 1 hour in the roaster.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

electric roasterpot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

none

Also Known As

Kartoffelsalat
Local Name: Kartoffelsalat

More German Potato Salad Videos

(24 videos)

Similar German Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)