Best 7 Deluxe German Potato Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of "deluxe German potato salad". This classic dish is a staple of German cuisine and has been enjoyed for generations. Made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, tangy vinegar, and a blend of herbs and spices, it's a flavor explosion in every bite. Whether you're planning a family gathering, a backyard barbecue, or simply looking for a comforting side dish, deluxe German potato salad will surely impress your taste buds. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind creating the ultimate deluxe German potato salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This is my mother's recipe. Everyone, German or not, loves it. It is easy to double the recipe as well. I often bring it to potlucks, and we also have it at home on special occasions. There are usually no leftovers, but if there are, they don't last long!

Provided by Angela Louise Miller

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups diced peeled potatoes
4 slices bacon
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 796 mg, Sugar 11 g

DELUXE GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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I make this salad for all occasions-it goes well with any kind of meat. I often take this salad to potlucks, and there's never any left over. The celery, carrots and dry mustard are a special touch not usually found in traditional German potato salad. -Betty Perkins, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
5 pounds unpeeled small red potatoes, cooked and sliced
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Additional salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels. Drain the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Saute celery and onion in drippings until tender., In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt, mustard, vinegar and water until smooth. Add to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until thickened. , In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots and parsley. Drizzle with sauce and stir gently to coat. Season with additional salt if desired. Crumble bacon; sprinkle on salad. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY GERMAN STYLE POTATO SALAD



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This is the easy way out for potato salad, when you're not in the mood to cut up potatoes. This was demonstrated at the Southern Living Cooking Show in Orlando a few years ago.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2-4 cups frozen potatoes, such as Ore-Ida cottage fries (found in the frozen section next to tater tots) or 3 1/2-4 cups waffle-shaped French fries (found in the frozen section next to tater tots)
1/2 cup cold water
6 slices bacon, minced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup tarragon vinegar or 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 hard-cooked eggs
paprika, to garnish

Steps:

  • Place frozen potatoes and cold water in covered skillet; cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in skillet, cook bacon until softened; add celery and onion and cook until bacon is crisp and celery golden. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
  • Spoon off excess fat, reserving 2 T bacon drippings in skillet; blend in flour,sugar,salt and celery seed. Add water and vinegar; cook while stirring until smooth and thickened.
  • Add bacon and celery. Gently fold this mixture into the hot, well-drained potatoes. Turn into a 1.5 quart bowl. Garnish with hard-cooked egg slices and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 86.1, Sodium 804.5, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 7

THE BEST GERMAN STYLE POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this The Best German Style Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hugce

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs small potatoes, boiled, peeled and 1/4-inch sliced (I prefer red potatoes)
1 medium onion, small dice
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons hormel real bacon bits

Steps:

  • Put vinegar, water, salt and sugar into small saucepan.
  • Heat well, but do not boil.
  • Pour over combined potatoes, onion, bacon bits, add oil.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Mixture thickens as it stands.
  • Always best if made several hours before serving. I usually prepare it in the morning and leave it on the counter till ready to serve in the evening.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.9, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 638.5, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 8.2, Protein 6

TRADITIONAL GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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While beef broth might seem like an unexpected ingredient, it's a must for authentic German potato salad. Mixed with sauteed onions, it gives the vinegary slices of Yukon Golds an extra savory touch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 small white onions, finely diced (about 1 cup)
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes, and place in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, and reduce to a gentle boil. Cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes.
  • While the potatoes cook, combine the vinegar, sugar, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt in a small saucepan, and place over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Drain potatoes into a colander. Using gloves or paper towels to protect your hands, slice the hot potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Drizzle with hot vinegar mixture, gently stirring until all potatoes are coated. Set aside.
  • Saute bacon in a large skillet placed over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon; transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Drain excess fat from skillet, leaving a thin coating in bottom. Add onions; saute until translucent but not browned.
  • Add beef broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Pour over the reserved warm potato mixture, and sprinkle with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley. Gently stir to combine, and serve immediately.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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A great dressing is the key to an outstanding potato salad. And let me tell you: in our version, this German lady is wearing a nice dress. Y'all know Gina dresses well, too, and once she adds her signature "pig," this salad is a stand-out, even among the best potato salads in Memphis.

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard, or to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, well scrubbed, diced into 1-inch cubes
8 slices bacon, diced
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk together the white-wine vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  • Slip the potatoes into a large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, add a large pinch of salt, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain well, and keep warm while you prepare the bacon.
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add the onion and garlic to the bacon grease, and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Whisk the dressing into the vegetables. Simmer, while stirring, until you see the dressing beginning to thicken so that it lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, dill, parsley, and bacon to the pan, and stir together well to coat with dressing. Serve while warm.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds russet potatoes boiled (about 5 cups)
6 slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup onion coarsely chopped
1 cup celery sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/3 cups water
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon instant or 2 chicken bouillon cubes, crushed
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds whole
1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground or to taste
2 eggs hard-cooked chopped (reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish)
celery leaves

Steps:

  • Peel and slice potatoes into a large bowl set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Drain all but 3 tablespoons of bacon fat from skillet. Add onion and sliced celery sauté, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in flour, blending well with a wooden spoon cook for 3 minutes, stirring. Add water, vinegar, sugar, bouillon, celery seed, salt and pepper stir and cook until thickened and bubbly, about 8 minutes. Fold in potatoes, eggs and bacon adjust seasoning. Place in bowl serve immediately or chill. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons chopped egg and celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use waxy potatoes: They hold their shape well and won't become mushy in the salad.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooked potatoes will fall apart when you stir them into the salad.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before adding them to the salad: Warm potatoes will wilt the delicate herbs and vegetables.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the salad: Over-stirring will break up the potatoes and make the salad mushy.
  • Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings as needed: Add more salt, pepper, or vinegar to taste.
  • Serve the salad warm or at room temperature: Cold potato salad is not as flavorful.

Conclusion:

German potato salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and it is always a hit at potlucks and picnics. With its creamy, tangy dressing and its hearty potatoes, German potato salad is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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