Go Back
–+ servings

Hot German Potato Salad

No ratings yet
Looking to elevate your next cookout? This authentic German potato salad combines crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and a tangy vinegar dressing that will have your guests reaching for seconds.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups waxy potatoes Yukon gold or red, about 2-2½ pounds
  • 12 slices regular-cut bacon
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons celery seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon or spicy brown mustard
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and slice into thick discs.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy in a large skillet. Remove, crumble, and reserve 2 tablespoons drippings.
  3. Sauté onions in bacon drippings until golden, 5-8 minutes.
  4. Add vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper, celery seeds, and mustard. Bring to boil.
  5. Add potatoes, parsley, and half the bacon. Toss to coat.
  6. Transfer to serving dish. Top with remaining bacon.
Storage:
  1. Keep refrigerated in airtight container up to 5 days. Reheat with splash of water over medium-low heat or in microwave.

Notes

Best served warm or room temperature
Can be made ahead – flavors improve overnight
No need to peel potatoes unless using russet
Bacon drippings are essential for authentic flavor

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!