Description
Sizzling German potato salad brings hearty comfort straight from Bavaria’s kitchens. Crispy bacon, tangy vinegar, and fresh herbs create a mouthwatering side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 pounds (907 g) red potatoes, scrubbed and diced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 tbsps sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tbsps water
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Dice potatoes and submerge in a pot of water. Bring to a rolling boil with a pinch of salt, cooking until easily pierced with a fork, approximately 10-15 minutes. Drain and reserve.
- Bacon Rendering: Sauté chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel, retaining the flavorful drippings in the pan.
- Aromatic Base: Sizzle diced onions in the bacon drippings, cooking until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Dressing Creation: Introduce vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer gently, stirring until sugar completely dissolves, roughly 2 minutes.
- Final Fusion: Incorporate cooked potatoes and crispy bacon into the warm dressing. Toss gently, ensuring even coating and thorough heating for 2-3 minutes.
- Presentation: Serve immediately while warm, optionally garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant touch.
Notes
- Choose waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes that hold their shape during boiling and won’t turn mushy when mixed with dressing.
- After boiling, drain potatoes completely and let them steam dry for a few minutes to prevent waterlogged texture and ensure dressing adheres better.
- Cook bacon until golden brown and crispy for maximum flavor, but avoid burning – watch skillet temperature and stir frequently for even rendering.
- Adjust vinegar and sugar ratio to create perfect sweet-tangy balance; taste and modify seasoning before adding potatoes to ensure harmonious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg