raw chopped bacon

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

5 lbs. red potatoes

8-12 slices bacon, raw chopped

½ cup white vinegar

1 ½ cup water

¾ cup sugar

3 tablespoons flour

1 large onion, diced

In a large stock pot boil potatoes with skin on until slightly soft (do not overcook or the potato salad will be mushy).  Drain potatoes.  Peel and slice 1/4 inch thick  layering in a large bowl with diced onion, season with salt and pepper and set aside.

In a 3 quart sauce pan, cook chopped bacon until crispy. While bacon is cooking, whisk together the vinegar, water, sugar and flour in a medium bowl.

When bacon is fully cooked and crisp add the vinegar mixture to the pan (do not remove bacon grease). Bring to a boil, whisking until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).

Pour hot bacon mixture over potatoes and onion stirring gently to coat. Allow to cool, refrigerate and serve cold or at room temperature.