Easy Hot German Potato Salad
By Rebecca St.Clair
This classic hot German potato salad recipe features tender sliced potatoes tossed with crispy bacon, onions, and a flavourful vinegar dressing. If you’ve been searching for an easy German potato salad recipe without mayonnaise, this warm and hearty side dish is a must-try.
This homemade potato salad is easy to make and full of classic flavour, it’s a delicious alternative to creamy potato salad and a perfect addition to any meal. Unlike traditional mayonnaise-based potato salads, this classic German potato salad recipe is served warm and packed with savoury flavour. Perfect for family dinners, BBQs, and potlucks!
Savoury, tangy, and loaded with bacon, this easy hot German potato salad is a traditional comfort food favourite. The warm vinegar is soaked up in the tender potatoes, creating a flavourful side dish that’s perfect any time of year.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple ingredients – Made with potatoes and a handful of simple ingredients.
Traditional recipe – A classic German recipe full of traditional flavours.
Easy side dish – A cozy warm potato side dish to compliment any meal.
How to store Hot German Potato Salad
- Allow the potato salad to cool.
- Transfer the salad to an airtight container and store 4 days in the refrigerator.
- For the best flavour, reheat in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave in short intervals.
Make-Ahead Tips
- You can prepare hot German potato salad up to a day ahead and refrigerate it.
- Reheat just before serving and garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
Keeping It Fresh
- Store garnishes separately.
- Use a shallow container to keep the dressing in contact with the potatoes.
Ingredients
Potatoes – Use precooked, still warm potatoes.
Onion – Use onion, shallots, spring onions, or chives.
Bacon – I used thick cut bacon.
Vinegar – I used apple cider vinegar but regular white vinegar will also work.
Broth – Use beef broth for best flavour. Chicken broth or vegetable broth can also be used.
Celery seed – Flavour.
Sugar – I used white sugar.
Salt & pepper – Flavour.
How to make Hot German Potato Salad
- Wash and place 6 medium potatoes in a large pot of water. The water should cover the potatoes about 1 inch.
- Bring to a low boil over medium heat.
- Cook until just tender, about 15-20 mins depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Remove from the water and allow to cool slightly, until you can handle them.
- Meanwhile cook 1 pound of bacon, until crispy. Set aside.
- To a pan on medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon of the bacon grease.
- Finely dice 1/2 an onion (or onion substitution) and add this to the pan.
- Stir in 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup of beef broth.
- Add in 1/2 teaspoon celery seed, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1 Tablespoon sugar.
- Stir and let it come to a simmer to soften the onions.
- Peel off the skin from the warm potatoes and remove any imperfections.
- Slice the potatoes and add them to a serving dish.
13. Cut the cooked bacon into bite-sized chunks and toss them with the potatoes.
14. Pour evenly over top the hot potato salad dressing.
15. Garnish with diced chives or parsley.
16. Serve hot.
Hot German Potato Salad
This classic hot German potato salad recipe features tender sliced potatoes tossed with crispy bacon, onions, and a flavourful vinegar dressing.
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes
- 1 pound bacon 225 g
- 1/2 onion
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 80 ml
- 1/2 cup beef broth 125 ml
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 2 g
- 1 Tablespoon sugar 15 g
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 g
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 g
- chives or parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Wash and place 6 medium potatoes in a large pot of water. The water should cover the potatoes about 1 inch.
- Bring to a low boil over medium heat.
- Cook until just tender, about 15-20 mins depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Remove from the water and allow to cool slightly, until you can handle them.
- Meanwhile cook 1 pound of bacon, until crispy. Set aside.
- To a pan on medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon of the bacon grease.
- Finely dice 1/2 an onion (or onion substitution) and add this to the pan.
- Stir in 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup of beef broth.
- Add in 1/2 teaspoon celery seed, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1 Tablespoon sugar.
- Stir and let it come to a simmer to soften the onions.
- Peel off the skin from the warm potatoes and remove any imperfections.
- Slice the potatoes and add them to a serving dish.
- Cut the cooked bacon into bite-sized chunks and toss them with the potatoes.
- Pour evenly over top the hot potato salad dressing.
- Garnish with diced chives or parsley.
- Serve hot.
Notes
My favourite potatoes to use in this recipe are Yukon gold and red potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 533Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 9gUnsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 75mgSodium 1545mgCarbohydrates 41gFiber 4gSugar 5gProtein 31g
Nutrition information isn't always accurate.
