Photo: Warm Bacon Tarragon Potato Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds medium red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard, German-style preferred
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, finely chopped
Directions
Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with cold water to 1-inch above the potatoes. Season the water with 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until a knife gently plunges through the potatoes, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking water, drain the potatoes and put back into the pot (off the heat) to keep warm.
Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, stirring occasionally. Reserve the bacon and drain all but 1/4 cup bacon fat. Add the onions and saute until slightly golden. Add the vinegar and, with a wooden spoon, scrape up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add in the reserved cooking water and reduce until it thickens, about 3 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard and season with salt and pepper. Add in the potatoes, bacon and tarragon and toss to combine. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
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By machambers_11977495
Santa Barbara, 43
on May 10, 2013
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Family loved it - different from what we usually make. Tarragon makes it.
By Knife Skills
Chicago
on October 01, 2012
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Better than traditional german potato salad. I grew up eating my moms german potato salad and LOVE it. but the addition of the tarragon in this recipe took it to another level. It was more gourmet and the slab bacon was money too!
By NewlyWedCookie
Chicago, IL
on February 26, 2012
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Yum! The Sandwich King has made a terrific salad! My hubby and I made this along with Jeff's Schnitzel Biscuits, and we couldn't believe how great everything turned out! I don't normally like potato salad, and I found myself sneaking bites of it while we got everything else ready. Even though there are only a few ingredients, this potato salad has so much flavor, and it is simple to make. The saltiness of the bacon pairs well with the vinegar and mustard, and the tarragon is a great touch. We put plenty of salt in the water while we boiled the potatoes, and they came out perfectly seasoned. We will be making this often. Thank you, Jeff! We were so excited when your show came back on, and we look forward to many more delicious meals!
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