German Potato Salad - The Real Deal

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 lbs uncooked potatoes
• 6 cups water
• 3 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup bacon drippings
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 4 green onions, diced

Recipe

• 1 place unpeeled potatoes and water in saucepan and bring to boiling point at high heat.
• 2 turn to low heat and cover.
• 3 cook 25 to 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
• 4 drain and cut into thin slices.
• 5 sauce:.
• 6 cut bacon into small pieces, brown, then remove from drippings.
• 7 add more bacon fat to make 1/2 cup.
• 8 blend sugar, flour, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• 9 add to bacon drippings and stir to make a smooth paste.
• 10 add vinegar and water.
• 11 bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• 12 combine the hot sauce, sliced potatoes and onions.
• 13 let stand at room temperature 2 to 4 hours.
• 14 sprinkle with bacon pieces just before serving.