Description
Hearty German potato salad brings together crisp bacon, tangy vinegar, and tender potatoes in a classic dish from Bavaria. Warm servings invite diners to savor traditional German comfort flavors that you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon (regular or turkey)
- 28 oz (794 g) small red potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon coarse ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in a generously salted pot of water, ensuring complete coverage. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly and let cool slightly.
- Simultaneously, render bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and golden. Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess grease, then crumble into rustic fragments.
- Using the same skillet with residual bacon drippings, sauté diced onions until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3 minutes. Deglaze the pan with a robust combination of chicken broth, tangy vinegar, subtle sugar, warm paprika, sharp mustard powder, and coarse mustard.
- Simmer the dressing momentarily, allowing flavors to meld and slightly reduce, creating an intensely savory coating.
- Gently fold the warm dressing into the potatoes, ensuring each piece is generously coated. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Let the salad rest for several minutes to absorb the complex flavors. Serve immediately while still warm, highlighting the dish’s robust German-inspired profile.
Notes
- Master potato selection by choosing waxy varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes that hold their shape during cooking and absorb dressing beautifully.
- Optimize bacon crispiness by starting with cold skillet and cooking slowly, allowing fat to render gradually for maximum crunchiness without burning.
- Adjust vinegar balance by tasting dressing before pouring over potatoes, adding more sugar if too tangy or more vinegar if lacking brightness.
- Create gluten-free version by ensuring chicken broth and mustard are certified gluten-free, making this traditional German dish accessible for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg