This German potato salad is made with red potatoes, bacon, and a homemade dressing made of sautéed onion, apple cider vinegar, and bacon drippings. Serve it warm or chilled and enjoy!

This warm German Potato Salad is an excellent side dish for Christmas or Thanksgiving dinners. Its rich flavors and hearty ingredients complement traditional holiday mains like roasted turkey, glazed ham, or even a festive pork roast.

Prep
5 mins
Cook
18 mins
Serves
6
Ingredients
8

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium skillet
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Little Potatoes, quartered
  • 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Quarter potatoes and cook in a large pot of boiling, salted water for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside.

  • Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook chopped bacon on medium heat until crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel, leaving bacon fat in the pan.

  • Step 3

    Place pan back on the heat and cook onion in bacon fat until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.

  • Step 4

    To the onions, add vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Remove dressing from heat and pour over potatoes. Add cooked bacon and parsley to potatoes and toss.

  • Step 6

    Serve immediately and allow to cool.