| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, skin on, chopped into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces thick-cut bacon, or more if you’re really feeling bacony
- 2 large shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons pickle brine
- 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 8 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt to a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Put a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel and leave the bacon fat in the skillet (it should be a nice thin even layer; pour some off if it’s more than that).
- Add the shallots to the skillet and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the stock, vinegar, pickle brine, mustard and sugar and cook, whisking, until reduced by about a third and slightly thickened, about 7 minutes.
- Fold in the potatoes to coat evenly. Chop the bacon and add to the potatoes. Add the scallions, parsley, a bunch of black pepper and salt to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 290 |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 19 mg |
| Sodium | 670 mg |
Reviews
We had never tried German potato salad before last night. This was delicious and we agreed it’s a keeper!
Delish! My family hates when I cook with mustard and or vinegar because of the smell but I convinced them to try it and they ate it and wiped up the sauce and ate it too! My first time making it and I will definitely make it with the schnitzel again.
Made this for dinner with German brats perfection. Really easy comes together quickly I forgot the sugar and it’s still good
I love German potato salad, but how can you call it that if you dump sugar into it? It is supposed to be sour not sweet!
It was so delish!
Really good, will be making again! I used thin bacon so you don’t have to use thick cut bacon.
Made this last weekend after watching the episode with my husband. It was excellent! The bacon and shallots added great flavor and texture. The pickle juice and vinegar made the salad bright with a slight tang. Would definitely recommend!
Had a mini “October Fest” with brats, red cabbage and this potato salad. It was a big hit with the family! Very easy to make. The vinegar and pickle juice give it a great flavor. The thick bacon pieces didn’t get lost in the dish. Had a small dish left over and it was delicious the next day. I’m sharing the recipe and will definitely make this again.