Grandma Joan's German Potato Salad

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3 pounds medium red potatoes

5 bacon stripes, diced

1 medium onion, chopped

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon celery seed

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 1/4 cups sugar

1 cup cider vinegar

3/4 cups water

3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 4 tablespoons of drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, celery seed and pepper until blended. Gradually add the sugar, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. slices. Add potatoes and bacon to the skillet; cook and stir gently over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.

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