Best 9 Schusters German Potato Salad Recipes

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Schusters German potato salad is a hearty and flavorful dish popular in German cuisine. It's a versatile side dish that can accompany a variety of main courses and is a staple at many German festivals and gatherings. While there are numerous variations on this classic dish, the key ingredients typically include boiled potatoes, vinegar, and bacon, along with other flavorful additions such as onions, celery, and herbs. This article will explore some of the best recipes for Schusters German potato salad, providing tips and tricks to create a delicious and authentic dish that will impress your friends and family.

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

AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



Authentic German Potato Salad image

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

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



German Potato Salad image

My German Potato Salad is made with vinegar, bacon, and onion and can be served warm or cold. A perfect hearty side dish for any occasion, from holiday dinners to BBQs!

Provided by Julia Foerster

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds waxy potatoes
6-8 slices bacon (finely diced)
½ cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup beef stock
6 Tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp mustard (Dijon or mild German mustard)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil (sunflower or avocado oil work best)
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt (or more to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper (freshly ground )
2 Tbsp chopped parsley (or chives)

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes in a large pot covered with an inch of water over high heat until tender, about 20 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Take out the bacon and set it aside, leave the rendered fat in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until translucent but not browned, about 3-4 mins (Image 1). Add beef broth and bring to a simmer. Turn down the heat and add vinegar, mustard, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper (Image 2).
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly so you can handle them. Peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch slices or cubes and put them in a large bowl. (Image 3)
  • Pour the hot dressing over the potatoes. Mix the salad gently then fold in the bacon pieces (Image 4). Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before serving so that the potatoes can absorb the flavor of the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 437 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OMA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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My grandparents immigrated to New York City from Germany in the early 1950s. They became American citizens and raised their children here but always stayed true to their German roots, especially in the kitchen. Today my grandmother (I call her Oma) continues to cook the most delicious and authentic German food. This is Oma's traditional recipe for German potato salad with bacon and fresh herbs. It is a simple and vibrant recipe that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. - Amanda Catrini, Purchasing Assistant

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (about 4), peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions, chopped
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large pot filled with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook until fork-tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Let the potatoes cool for 45 minutes; they will still be warm but will hold their shape when sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. Remove the drippings from the pan; return 3 tablespoonfuls and discard the rest.
  • Add the onions to the pan and sweat over medium heat until soft, about 6 minutes. Add the vinegar, mustard, sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
  • Add the cooled potatoes, half the cooked bacon, half the scallions, half the parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with the remaining bacon, scallions and parsley.

PAUL PRUDHOMME'S HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD



Paul Prudhomme's Hot German Potato Salad image

This is the best German potato salad recipe that I have ever found. The spices really make it wonderful.

Provided by texasjj

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
20 unpeeled small red new potatoes
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
8 slices bacon, diced
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup canned broth
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped green onion tops or 1/2 cup chives

Steps:

  • Combine the six seasonings.
  • Cook the potatoes in a large pot of water until just tender (about 5 minutes from when the water starts to boil). Drain and cool under cold running water. Slice the potatoes about 1/4 inch thick and place in a large bowl. Add eggs and mix well.
  • Saute the bacon until browned. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside, reserving the drippings.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings and set skillet over high heat. Add the onions and cooks, scraping the skillet occasionally, until the onions are golden, about 3-5 minutes. Add all of the seasoning mix, and whisk in the flour. Slowly add the chicken stock, vinegar and sugar, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture is thick, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Fold the sauce into the potato and egg mixture, add the green onions tops and bacon, and combine thoroughly.
  • Best served warm, but also good at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 122.3, Sodium 436, Carbohydrate 94.6, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 17.8, Protein 16.1

" CHEATER" GERMAN POTATO SALAD



I won't lie and say this is the "best" German potato salad, but I am pretty sure it is the fasted which earns it a lot of extra points in my book. I don't always have the time to peel and boil potatoes and the canned potatoes are a great cheat.

Provided by Erindipity

Categories     Potato

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 (15 ounce) cans sliced white potatoes, drained
2 tablespoons water
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a cold non-stick skillet. Fry on medium-high heat until bacon is brown and crispy. Remove bacon to drain. Crumble the bacon.
  • Add sugar and vinegar to the bacon drippings. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add potatoes, water and crumbled bacon. Heat through, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.5, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 700, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 11.3, Protein 6.6

AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This authentic German potato salad recipe came from Speck's Restaurant, which was a famous eating establishment in St. Louis from the 1920s through the '50s. I ate lunch there almost every day and always ordered the potato salad. When the owner learned I was getting married, he gave me the recipe as a wedding gift! -Violette Klevorn, Washington, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds medium red potatoes
5 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 4 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. , Stir in the flour, salt, celery seed and pepper until blended. Gradually add the sugar, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. slices. Add potatoes and bacon to the skillet; cook and stir gently over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SCHWABISCHER KARTOFFELSALAT (GERMAN POTATO SALAD - SWABIAN-STYLE)



Schwabischer Kartoffelsalat (German Potato Salad - Swabian-Style) image

Living in southern Germany, this is one recipe that I had to get before we got back to the States. This style of potato salad is served at every restaurant and is in all the grocery stores. I got this recipe from one of my German friends, so this is an authentic German potato salad and tastes excellent!

Provided by Puppyfood

Categories     No Mayo Potato Salad

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds potatoes, unpeeled
½ small onion, diced
½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup vegetable stock
3 tablespoons vinegar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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; allow potatoes to cool slightly. Peel and slice potatoes. Mix potatoes and onions in a bowl; stir in mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  • Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a small saucepan, pour over potato mixture and stir to combine. Stir in vinegar and let rest for 10 minutes. Stir in vegetable oil and season with salt and black pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 44.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

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.

TEST KITCHEN'S FAVORITE GERMAN POTATO SALAD



Test Kitchen's Favorite German Potato Salad image

Best served warm, this tangy German-style potato salad teams smoky bacon with earthy caraway seeds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds scrubbed, unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (from 8 ounces)
2 thinly sliced shallots
1 teaspoon toasted caraway seeds

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cover potatoes with at least 2 inches of water and season generously with salt. Boil until fork-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
  • Whisk together butter, oil, and vinegar and toss with warm potatoes. Stir in bacon, shallots, and caraway seeds. Adjust seasoning as desired; serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use waxy potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes and are less likely to fall apart when boiled.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooked potatoes will be mushy and fall apart easily.
  • Cool the potatoes completely before slicing: This will help prevent them from breaking up.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the potatoes: This will help create even slices that are less likely to break.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the bacon: This will help the bacon cook evenly and prevent it from steaming.
  • Use a large bowl to mix the salad: This will give you plenty of room to stir the ingredients without making a mess.
  • Season the salad to taste: Add more salt, pepper, or vinegar until it reaches your desired flavor.

Conclusion:

Schuster's German Potato Salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it tangy, sweet, or savory, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. Serve it with your favorite grilled meats or fish, or enjoy it as a light lunch or dinner.

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