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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons minced chives, for garnish
Directions
Place the potatoes in a medium-size pot and cover them with enough water to extend 2 inches above the surface of the potatoes. Salt the water and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Continue cooking until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once crisp, place on a paper towel-lined plate and crumble into small pieces. Pour off the rendered fat, reserving 1/4 cup in the pan. Turn the heat to medium and add the onion. Cook until translucent and just beginning to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Whisk in the vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt and stir until thick and bubbly. Add the sliced, cooked potatoes and toss to coat. Top with the crumbled bacon and garnish with the chives. Serve warm.
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By RABofMarin
San Rafael, CA
on April 11, 2013
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Made it for a party of twelve tonight, so i doubled the recipe. It turned out good, but a little too sweet for our tastes.
By eknetzer
on September 27, 2012
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I made this tonight as a side dish to our German meal, and my husband LOVED it. He is picky about his German potato salad, with it's balance of sweet and tang, and he said this hit the mark. I only made slight modifications; I used small redskinned potatoes (what I had on hand, and I incorporated the bacon and chives into the recipe, instead of using them as a garnish. I also threw in some fresh parsley and rosemary.
By Bullhead Belle
Bullhead City, AZ
on July 29, 2012
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Years ago my ex mother-in-law made this, & she was native German. I really enjoyed her, but had never tried to make it myself. I told my husband about it, & upon hearing it's served warm & not made with mayo, he didn't think he'd like it. I made it anyway, & sure enough, he did indeed like it. Enough to say he wouldn't mind having it again. I had only had it with regular potatoes, but we really enjoyed the golds. I had looked at several recipes, & this one sounded the closest to what she made. Really enjoyed having it again, brought back good memories from years ago.
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