Ultimate Stovetop German Potato Salad
Ingredients
1. Potatoes - 2 pounds, peeled and cubed
2. Bacon - 8 slices, chopped
3. Onion - 1 large, finely diced
4. Vinegar - 1/2 cup
5. Sugar - 1/4 cup
6. Water - 1/2 cup
7. Salt - 1 teaspoon
8. Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
9. Fresh Parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare Bacon and Onions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave the bacon fat in the pan.
2. Cook Onions
- Add the diced onions to the skillet with the bacon fat.
- Sauté over medium heat until onions become translucent and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Boil Potatoes
- In a separate large pot, place the cubed potatoes and cover with water.
- Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
4. Make Dressing
- In the skillet with the onions, add vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to combine, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer for 3-5 minutes.
5. Combine Ingredients
- Pour the warm dressing over the drained potatoes in the pot.
- Add the cooked bacon and half of the chopped parsley, tossing gently to combine.
6. Final Touch
- Cook the combined ingredients over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes to ensure even heating and flavor blending.
- Garnish with remaining parsley before serving.
Preparation & Cooking Times
- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT30M
30 minutes
Total Time
- PT45M
45 minutes
Type of Dish
- Dinner
Keywords
- German Potato Salad
- Stovetop Recipe
- Bacon Salad
- Dinner Dish
- Comfort Food
- Classic Recipe
- Easy Side Dish
- Potato Recipes
- Homemade Salad
- Hearty Meal
Recipe Yield
- Feeds 4 adults
Calories
- 1,200 total calories
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