Old-Fashioned German Potato Salad (Print-Friendly Format)

Red potatoes meet crispy bacon and a tangy-sweet onion vinaigrette in this classic German-style warm dish.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 900 grams red potatoes
02 - 170 grams bacon, coarsely chopped
03 - 240 milliliters sweet onion, finely chopped
04 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced

→ Dressing

05 - 180 milliliters chicken broth
06 - 60 milliliters distilled white vinegar
07 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
08 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon fine salt
10 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

→ Garnish (optional)

12 - Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
13 - Finely chopped fresh chives

# How to Make It:

01 - Place red potatoes in a large pot, cover with water by 2.5 centimeters, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool for 10–15 minutes.
02 - Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon for 7–8 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon, leaving rendered fat in the pan. Add sweet onion and sauté until softened, about 2–3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Once cooled, peel the potatoes and cut into 1.25-centimeter chunks.
04 - To the skillet, add chicken broth and distilled white vinegar. Whisk in Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat.
05 - Add the cut potatoes to the skillet along with olive oil. Toss gently to coat potatoes thoroughly with the warm dressing.
06 - Transfer potato salad to a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped crispy bacon and garnish with parsley or chives if desired. Serve warm.

# Additional Information:

01 - Use waxy potato varieties, such as red or yellow potatoes, for optimal texture as they retain their structure when combined with dressing.
02 - Distilled white vinegar imparts the classic tang characteristic of German-style salads.
03 - Thick-cut, good quality bacon provides depth of flavor and enhances overall texture.
04 - For best results, serve warm. If preparing in advance, gently reheat and stir in a splash of oil or broth to revive before serving.

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