Bavarian Style Potato Salad Recipes

BAVARIAN POTATO SALAD (KARTOFFELSALAT) + VARIATIONS FOR WARM AND COLD VERSIONS

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes (depending on their size) until soft. Do not over boil. Let them cool down a bit and peel the skins. Slice in thick semi-circles or quarter-circles (again depending on the size of the potatoes). Place the slices in a deep bowl.
• In a large sauce pan saute the onion in the vegetable oil until soft. Add the vinegar, the vegetable broth and the mustard and stir to combine. Bring to boil and immediately after that pour the hot marinade over the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir gently, making sure that all slices are coated in marinade and let sit for at least 15-20 minutes. (The potatoes will acquire the landmark creamy coating of Kartoffelsalat and absorb the flavors of the hot marinade).
• Serve the potato salad as is (taste first to determine if additional seasoning is needed) or fold in other ingredients to customize.

BAVARIAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cover potatoes in lightly salted water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or just until tender; drain well. Rinse with cold water; cool slightly. Halve and cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place in a large bowl. Drizzle warm potatoes with vinegar and season with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
• For dressing: In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove skillet from heat. Add onion, broth, oil, sugar, dillweed and celery seeds to bacon and drippings; stir well to combine. Pour dressing over potatoes; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with fresh dill. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

BAVARIAN GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice and cook potatoes, place in serving bowl.
• Slice radishes and cucumbers, pour over potatoes in serving bowl.
• chop onion, fry with butter and flour in small fry pan.
• Add cider vinegar and water, allow to thicken.
• Pour hot onion & liquid mixture over potatoes, cucumber and radish, stir together.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

AUTHENTIC BAVARIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes, slice while still warm and add broth.
• Mix vinegar with salt, pepper and sugar.
• Sugar and salt should be dissolved before adding the oil.
• Add marinade to the potatoes.
• Add onions and finally the melted butter.
• Garnish with chives or parsley.
• If you want to add cucumber, thinly slice them and salt.
• Drain before adding to the salad.

AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.
• Place the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until browned and crisp, turning as needed. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add onion to the bacon grease, and cook over medium heat until browned. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil, then add the potatoes and parsley. Crumble in half of the bacon. Heat through, then transfer to a serving dish. Crumble the remaining bacon over the top, and serve warm.