Cold German Potato Salad Recipe With Vinegar

OCTOBERFEST GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peeled and cut potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl. Add onions.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the potatoes and onion. Let stand for 1 hour before serving to enhance flavors.

EASY GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes whole and unpeeled for about 25 minutes, or until soft (they can easily be pierced with a fork or knife). Depending on the size of the potatoes, this could take a little more or less time. Drain and lay in a single layer on a flat surface to cool slightly.
• When potatoes are cool enough to handle but still quite warm, gently peel the skin off with a thin knife (works best) or a potato peeler.
• Slice potatoes into very thin discs and place directly into a medium sized bowl. Season with salt and pepper, stirring gently to coat the potatoes. Stir in onions and pour in vinegar and stir. Repeat with the oil. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

COLD GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in skin till tender (not too soft) needs to be on the firm side. Set aside to cool.
• Sauté onion in water and butter till high simmer.
• Add bouillon cubes. Set aside to cool.
• Peel cooled potatoes and slice into circles about 1/8-inch thick.
• Put potatoes in casserole dish.
• Drizzle oil and vinegar over top of potatoes.
• Pour onion mixture on top, salt & pepper to taste finish with crumbled bacon bits.
• Do not mix at this time. Let sit at least 1-2 hours in the refrigerator to let flavors blend. Over night is best.
• Serve cold or bring to room temperature.
• Mix all together before serving.

COLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large heavy-bottomed pot. Cover with cold water and place over medium heat. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and remove lid. Gently simmer until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and place into an ice bath to cool. Remove skin by rubbing with a tea towel. Slice potatoes into rounds or cut into large dice and place into a zip top bag. Add the vinegar and toss to coat all of the potatoes. Place the bag into the refrigerator overnight.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, tarragon, garlic, cornichons, onions, and celery. Once evenly combined, add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

REAL GERMAN POTATO SALAD (NO MAYO)

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
• Combine chicken broth, vinegar, and oil in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add onion to broth mixture; cook until onion is desired tenderness, 2 to 6 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add potatoes, bacon, and dill; gently stir, adding more chicken broth if needed to moisten salad. Season potato salad with salt and pepper.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD WITH BACON-VINEGAR DRESSING AND DILL

Steps:

• Steam potatoes until tip of knife easily pierces center of slices, about 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Cover with foil.
• Sauté bacon in large skillet over medium heat until brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 2 1/2 tablespoons drippings. Heat drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 2 minutes. Whisk in next 6 ingredients. Simmer until mixture is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add potatoes to skillet and toss to coat with dressing. Let stand 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped bacon and fresh dill; toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer potato salad to serving platter. Serve warm.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a pot simmer the potatoes until tender. In a pan cook the bacon until crisp and drain the fat. To the bacon add the onions and cook until transparent. Then add the flour, salt, sugar and pepper and blend well. Stir in the vinegar and water and cook for ten minutes. Take the potatoes and cut them into cubes and place in a serving dish. Pour the sauce over the potatoes and serve.