German Potato Salad

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

This is an oldy but a goody. Got this from my grandmother. Always reminds me of her.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 5 strips bacon
• ¾ cup onion , chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2⁄3; cup cider vinegar
• 1 1⁄3; cups water
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups sliced cooked peeled potatoes

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp; remove and set aside.
2. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of drippings; cook onion until tender.
3. Stir in flour, blend well.
4. Add vinegar and water; cook and stir until bubbly and slightly thick.
5. Add sugar and stir until it dissolves.
6. Crumble bacon; gently stir in bacon and potatoes.
7. Serve warm.

Reviews

[Julesong]

This is a nice, simple German-American style potato salad that tastes just like I expected it to. :) This style of potato salad is nice and vinegar-y, and it reminds me of my childhood and church potlucks (where you could choose from several different family recipes of potato salads all in one sitting). Dill pickle is a nice addition. Although I usually prefer my mom's recipe (cold and with mayo, etc), this recipe is a nice change now and then. Thanks, Friedel!

[DiAnna2]

This recipe needs some adjustment if the measurement on the vinegar is correct or maybe additional seasonings to offset the vinegar. It had much too strong vinegar flavor.

[FruitLoop]

I made this at my husband's request. His mom always made GPS and he thought the ingredients looked right. He was very happy. We both enjoyed the bacon-vinegar flavor with just a little sweet taste. We tried it both warm and cold and I prefered it warm, he liked it either way. My son got in on the action and gave it a thumbs up as well. Thanks!!