Ma Hucks Smoky Potato Salad Recipes

SMOKIN' POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium. Oil the grill grates well.
• Slice the potatoes lengthwise about 3/4 inch thick. Place the potatoes in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons canola oil, the paprika and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Place the potatoes on the grill, cover and cook 5 minutes, then rotate them 90 degrees F and cook 5 to 10 more minutes. Flip the potatoes and repeat on the other side. They should be slightly puffed and golden brown. Remove and allow to cool completely. Dice into 3/4-to-1-inch pieces.
• In a large glass bowl, combine the diced potatoes, celery, red onion and cilantro. In a medium glass bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, the capers and lemon juice. Adjust the salt as needed.
• Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the potato mixture until coated. Cover and refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes. Stir and adjust the seasoning as needed.

SMOKY TWO-POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the new potatoes and sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes (do not peel) and put in a medium pot (see Cook's Note). Add cold water to cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and cook until barely fork-tender, 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander and immediately drizzle the vinegar over them; let cool.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
• Add the potatoes, green onions and cheese to a large serving bowl,. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with paprika and cilantro if using and serve.

SMOKIN' POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium heat. Oil the grill grates well.
• Slice the potatoes lengthwise into 3/4-inch thick slices. Place the potatoes in a bowl and add the oil, paprika and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper. Toss to coat.
• Place the potatoes on the grill and cook until slightly puffed and nicely golden brown on both sides, 20 to 30 minutes, turning 90 degrees after 5 minutes and flipping and repeating on the other side. Remove and allow to cool completely. Dice into 3/4 to 1-inch pieces.
• In a large glass bowl, add the diced potatoes, celery, red onions and cilantro.
• In a medium glass bowl, add the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, capers and lemon juice. Adjust the salt, as needed.
• Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the potato mixture, cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes. Stir and adjust seasoning as needed.

SMOKY POTATO SALAD WITH BACON

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, about 20 minutes. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• At the same time, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle. Transfer 3 tablespoons bacon drippings to a large bowl.
• Add mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, paprika, mustard powder, parsley, chives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and seasoned salt to the bacon drippings and whisk until combined. Stir in red onion and chopped bacon. Fold in cooked potatoes. Serve at room temperature.

LIGHTER SMOKY NEW POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover by 2 inches with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until just tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, shallot, lime juice and paprika in a medium bowl. Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
• Drain the potatoes and let them sit until cool enough to handle but still very warm, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut the potatoes into wedges and add to the mayonnaise mixture. Toss to combine, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil and garlic mixture. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve warm or room temperature.

RANDY HIGI'S SMOKED CHICKEN AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Remove and discard the skin of the chicken or turkey. Remove the meat from the bones and pull the meat into shreds. Set aside.
• Peel the potatoes and put them in a saucepan. Add water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to the boil and let simmer about 20 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside.
• Put the garlic and mustard in a small mixing bowl. Stir in the vinegar and, using a wire whisk, beat in the oil.
• Put the shredded chicken in a heavy skillet and add about onequarter cup of the garlic-mustard dressing. Put over low heat and stir briefly until barely warm throughout. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Cut the potatoes into one-quarter-inch slices. Put the slices in a mixing bowl and add the mushrooms. Add the remaining dressing and blend. Let stand one hour.
• Arrange the lettuce leaves around and in the center of a platter. Place the chicken in a mound in the center. Surround the chicken with the arugula or watercress. Spoon the potato salad over the arugula or watercress and serve.

SMOKY POTATO SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and immediately toss with vinegar, oil, and paprika; season with salt and pepper. Let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Serve, sprinkled with scallions.