German Potato Salad

Time
50 to 60 minutes
Tools
vegetable scrub brush
paring knife
vegetable peeler
cutting board
large saucepan
long fork
colander
large bowl
medium frying pan
tongs
paper towels
wooden spoon
measuring cups
measuring spoons
Makes
8 servings
German potato salad is made with oil or bacon fat, vinegar,and bacon instead of mayonnaise. It tastes better warm or at room temperature than cold. If the salad has been refrigerated, let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Ingredients
6 medium potatoes
1 large onion
8 slices bacon
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
Steps
1. Scrub the potatoes with a brush under running water. Remove the eyes and any decayed areas with a paring knife. Peel the potatoes with a vegetable peeler. On a cutting board, cut the potatoes into 1⁄4-inch slices.
2. Put the potatoes in the saucepan and add enough water to cover.
3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Simmer the potatoes for 20 minutes or until they are just tender.
4. While the potatoes boil, remove the papery skin from the onion. Using a cutting board, cut the onion in half. Chop each onion half.
5. Use a fork to prick the potatoes to see if they are just tender. When ready, turn the heat off. Ask an adult to drain the potatoes using the colander, then transfer them to the large bowl.
6. Put the frying pan on medium heat. Lay the bacon strips side by side in the pan. Cook for about 10 minutes. Turn the bacon over every 2 to 3 minutes with tongs.
7. Remove the bacon from the pan and place on paper towels.
8. Using a wooden spoon for stirring, sauté the onions in the bacon drippings until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
9. Add the sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture just starts to thicken. Pour over the cooked potatoes.
10. Break up the bacon into small pieces and add to the potato salad. Toss gently and serve.