German Potato Salad
TOTAL TIME35 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS
About this RecipeThis classic German Potato Salad is a warm, savory side dish packed with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy Smithfield Smokehouse Thick Cut Bacon, and sweet onions tossed in a tangy vinegar dressing. Finished with a rich beef broth sauce and fresh chives, it's a hearty, flavor-filled recipe that's perfect for cookouts, holiday gatherings, or weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 4 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup white onion 2 cups beef broth chives, chopped for garnish
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Directions
1.
Peel potatoes and place in a large pot. Cover with water, bring to a boil, add 1 tbsp of salt, reduce to a gentle boil for 10 minutes. The potatoes should be tender.
2.
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the vinegar, sugar and remaining teaspoons of salt in a saucepan. Heat until sugar is dissolved.
3.
Drain potatoes and slice them into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Be careful as the potatoes will be hot!
4.
Add vinegar mixture to the potatoes and gently stir.
5.
Cut the bacon into pieces and sauté in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until brown and crispy. Once crispy, remove and place on a paper towel.
6.
Sauté the onions in the bacon fat until translucent.
7.
Add beef broth and boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until it reduces by half, about 20 minutes.
8.
Pour over the potato mixture and sprinkle with the crispy bacon and chopped chives. Serve immediately and enjoy!
EXPERT TIP
Any leftovers should be cooled completely and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days!
