GERMAN POTATO SALAD, MOM'S

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The first time I had German Potato Salad was when we visited a family I grew up with, at their cottage in Wisconsin. It was an immediate hit with me. I have loved it ever since...this was Mom's recipe.

Provided by Megan Stewart

Categories     Potato Salads

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lb potatoes
1 c onion, chopped
1/2 tsp celery seed
2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
6 slice bacon, diced
2 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp water
1/2 c apple cider vinegar, or white
1 egg, at room temperature
2 Tbsp minced parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Cool slightly, peel and slice thin into a large bowl. Add onions, celery seed, salt and pepper. Mix lightly and keep warm. Cook bacon crisp, drain on paper towel. Mix vinegar, sugar, water and bacon drippings. Beat egg, then add mixture very slowly, beating constantly. Pour over potatoes, add bacon and parsley. Mix lightly and serve warm.

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