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German-style Potato Salad

Ready in 55 mins

Recipe by Graham 

German-style Potato Salad, as you may well guess, is made in the fashion that is very popular and much used in Germany. It is delicious and extremely more-ish, but don't expect your waistline to reduce! Even just thinking about it can add weight! An alternative (but just as waist-expanding) recipe that is close to this can be found at Continental Fried Potato Salad

Try to use waxy potatoes if possible. What’s the difference between Waxy and Floury Potatoes? Waxy potatoes (like Charlotte or Maris Peer) are translucent and feel moist and pasty. They are good at staying firm and keeping their shape so they make great salad potatoes. Floury potatoes (like Estima, King Edward, Maris Piper, Desiree) are brighter and more granular in appearance with a drier feel. They're better for dishes where you want fluffy potatoes or for mash.

Preparation Time

10 Minutes

Cooking Time

45 Minutes

Ingredients for German-style Potato Salad

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To serve 4:

6 medium-sized potatoes
4 - 6 oz thick sliced smoked streaky bacon (side bacon)
½ red oinion
1 tablespoon plain flour (all-purpose flour)
6 fl oz chicken stock
3 fl oz white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1½ tablespoons sugar
  salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

How to Cook German-style Potato Salad

  1. Without peeling them, place the potatoes in a large pan, cover by about 2" (5cm) with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes. When the potatoes are cooked, drain, transfer to a large bowl, and keep warm.
  2. Peel and chop the onion. Roughly chop the bacon and cook in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until crispy and the fat has been rendered, (about 4-5 minutes). Lower the heat to medium, add the chopped onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, (about 6-7 minutes). Stir in the flour and cook for 45 seconds more. Add 2 teaspoons of salt, the chicken stock, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and sugar. Bring to the boil whilst whisking constantly. Remove from the heat.
  3. Using your hands, rub the skins off the potatoes (if you are using new potatoes, don't bother peeling them). Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into ¼" (6mm) thick slices . Return the potatoes to the large bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over, toss to coat. Toss in the chopped parsley and season with freshly-ground black pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
GRAHAM'S HOT TIP:
This potato salad is at its best served immediately or shortly afterwards at room temperature.