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Hot German Potato Salad

Course: Salads - Other Salads
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 6 Medium Potatoes
  • 6 Slices Bacon Save Drippings
  • 3/4 Cup Onion Chopped or Thinly Sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons Sugar As Desired
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Poppy Seed
  • Dash Pepper
  • 3/4 Cup Water
  • 1/2 Cup Vinegar

Instructions

  • Boil potatoes in their skins until tender. Refrigerate until cold, or overnight. Peel and cube potatoes.
  • Fry bacon strips until crisp. Reserve 1/3 cup bacon fat in the skillet; add onion and cook until yellow.
  • Mix in flour, sugar, salt, poppy seed, and pepper. Stir in water and vinegar gradually. Cook, stirring until mixture boils. Boil for 1 minute.
  • Pour over potatoes. Add the bacon , broken into pieces (save some for garnish). Cover and let stand until ready to serve. Heat over hot water.
  • Serve in large bowl garnished with bacon pieces, minced parsley or chives. Makes 6 servings.
  • Variation: Substitute Celery Seed for Poppy Seeds