German Potato Salad - The Real Deal
- 4 lbs uncooked potatoes
- 6 cups water
- SAUCE
- 3 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup bacon drippings
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 4 green onions, diced
- Place unpeeled potatoes and water in saucepan and bring to boiling point at high heat.
- Turn to low heat and cover.
- Cook 25 to 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
- Drain and cut into thin slices.
- SAUCE:
- Cut bacon into small pieces, brown, then remove from drippings.
- Add more bacon fat to make 1/2 cup.
- Blend sugar, flour, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add to bacon drippings and stir to make a smooth paste.
- Add vinegar and water.
- Bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Combine the hot sauce, sliced potatoes and onions.
- Let stand at room temperature 2 to 4 hours.
- Sprinkle with bacon pieces just before serving.
potatoes, water, bacon, bacon drippings, sugar, flour, salt, black pepper, cider vinegar, water, green onions
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/german-potato-salad-the-real-deal-234026 (may not work)