Warm German Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 2 pounds small red potatoes (about 2 inches in diameter), washed well
• 5 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips (about 1/4 pound)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves plus extra for garnish

Directions

In a large saucepan combine potatoes with salted water to cover by 1 inch and simmer until just tender, about 20 minutes.

While potatoes are cooking, in a medium heavy skillet cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until browned and crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

Drain potatoes and let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut potatoes into eighths and in a bowl combine with bacon. Keep mixture warm, covered.

Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet and saute onion over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and broth and simmer 2 minutes. Add onion mixture to warm potatoes with parsley and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, tossing gently, and season with salt and pepper.

Serve potato salad warm or at room temperature, garnished with parsley.