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Deli-Style German Potato Salad

Deli-style German Potato Salad combines boiled potatoes, carrots, and onion tossed in a vinegar brine and finished with crispy bacon, parsley, and chives.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
refrigerator time2 hours
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8
Author: James Delmage and Tara

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds New potatoes or Yukon Gold
  • 6 ounces thick cut bacon diced
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil vegetable, canola, avocado, etc.
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flat leaf Italian parsley for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chives for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pan over medium heat cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon to a paper-towel lined dish leaving the fat in the pan.
  • Add the vegetable oil, onion, and carrot to the pan and cook until soft (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring the potatoes to a boil and cook until almost fork tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and run under cold water to cool them enough to handle. Peel the potatoes and chop into smaller pieces then slice them into 1/8-inch or thinner pieces. You can use a mandoline for this process. Place the sliced potatoes into a baking dish.
  • Add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pan with the onion and carrots and whisk to combine the brine.
  • Pour the brine onto the sliced potatoes and mix well to coat. Taste test and season with a bit more salt and pepper if required. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, mixing at the halfway point, but preferably overnight so that the flavors come together.
  • Garnish with the bacon pieces, chives, and parsley. German potato salad can be served warm or cold. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • The key to getting the flavor is to let it sit for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.  
  • German potato can be served warm or cold.  
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 5 days and taste even better after a few days.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.8g | Protein: 8.7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 4.7g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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