Grandma’s German Potato Salad

Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins
Servings 6
Description

Experience the cherished flavors of tradition with our Grandma's German Potato Salad—a timeless recipe that captures the heart and soul of hearty meals. This culinary delight features tender potatoes adorned with crispy bacon, invoking a sense of nostalgia and comfort. The dish embodies the essence of family gatherings and the warmth of Grandma's kitchen, a testament to Greenridge Naturals' commitment to preserving treasured recipes. With each bite of this potato salad, you'll relish the perfect blend of flavors, a reminder of the love and heritage that goes into every dish we create.

Ingredients
  • 1 package Greenridge Naturals Applewood Bacon
  • 5 pounds poatoes (quartered)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 teaspoons paprika
Instructions
  1. Cook potatoes in jackets with salted water. Remove from the water once they are cooked through and can be easily pierced with a fork. Place in a large bowl.

  2. Fry bacon, remove from pan and cut into small pieces.

  3. Sauté the diced onion in 1-2 Tbsp of the bacon grease until transparent, remove from heat.

  4. Add vinegar, sugar and 3/4 cup of water to the bacon grease. Bring to a boil.

  5. In a small cup take remaining water and mix in the cornstarch.

  6. Add cornstarch mixture to the frying pan and simmer for a few minutes, until clear.

  7. Pour mixture over potatoes, add in bacon and onions and mix until even consistency.

  8. Sprinkle paprika on top, serve.

  9. Enjoy!

Keywords: potato salad, summer, bacon