EASY GERMAN POTATO SALAD

EASY GERMAN POTATO SALAD image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half
8 slice bacon cooked till crisp, and crumbled
2/3 c water
2/3 c white vinegar
1/2 c splenda or sugar
4 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 large green bell pepper chopped
1 large onion chopped, i used red onion
1/2 c chopped celery
2-3 Tbsp diced pimentoes, drained
1-2 Tbsp fresh chopped chive for garnish, optional

Steps:

1. Peel potatoes cut in half and add to a large pot, cover with water , bring to a boil and boil about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender but still a bit firm. Drain then allow them to cool slightly., cut into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside till needed.
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet, until crisp. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Crumble and then set aside till needed. Save about 4 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
3. Combine the sugar and flour into a small bowl, then stir to blend together. Set aside till needed. Add the chopped onions, bell peppers and celery to the bacon fat, and cook over medium high heat about 2-3 minutes.
4. Now add the flour sugar mixture and stir to coat veggies.
5. Now add in the water and vinegar and stir gently until mixture begins to thicken.
6. Cook over medium high heat till it begins to bubble and thicken, stirring to prevent sticking. When thickened completely, remove from heat and add the cubed potatoes, then stir to coat potatoes with the vegetable mixture. Now add in the pimentos & stir to mix in.
7. Next add the crumbled bacon and stir gently to mix in, reserving about a tablespoon or so to use as a garnish on top. Garnish with chopped chive if desired & serve while still warm.