| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Prep: | 20 min |
| Cook: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 pounds medium red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard, German-style preferred
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with cold water to 1-inch above the potatoes. Season the water with 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until a knife gently plunges through the potatoes, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking water, drain the potatoes and put back into the pot (off the heat) to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, stirring occasionally. Reserve the bacon and drain all but 1/4 cup bacon fat. Add the onions and saute until slightly golden. Add the vinegar and, with a wooden spoon, scrape up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add in the reserved cooking water and reduce until it thickens, about 3 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard and season with salt and pepper. Add in the potatoes, bacon and tarragon and toss to combine. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 277 |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg |
| Sodium | 522 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 277 |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg |
| Sodium | 522 mg |
Reviews
Ina n I haven’t made it yet. Illley you know when I do sounds very good, can’t wait to make it: Thanks. Dede
Family loved it – different from what we usually make. Tarragon makes it.
Better than traditional german potato salad. I grew up eating my moms german potato salad and LOVE it. but the addition of the tarragon in this recipe took it to another level. It was more gourmet and the slab bacon was money too!
Yum! The Sandwich King has made a terrific salad! My hubby and I made this along with Jeff’s Schnitzel Biscuits, and we couldn’t believe how great everything turned out! I don’t normally like potato salad, and I found myself sneaking bites of it while we got everything else ready. Even though there are only a few ingredients, this potato salad has so much flavor, and it is simple to make. The saltiness of the bacon pairs well with the vinegar and mustard, and the tarragon is a great touch. We put plenty of salt in the water while we boiled the potatoes, and they came out perfectly seasoned. We will be making this often. Thank you, Jeff! We were so excited when your show came back on, and we look forward to many more delicious meals!
I normally don’t like potato salad because I don’t like mayo. This is a perfect alternative! It has great flavor, went really well with my brats and beer, and was so easy. Planning to make this for next tailgate too, since it’ll last better outside without the mayo. Can’t argue with one thing about this recipe – if you need more salt, add it. Everyone’s tastes are different.
Yummy! So easy and delicious!!!
Great recipe. I made it as published and the whole family loved it. Great alternative to mayonnaise based potato salad!
Great flavor, easy and the tarragon added just enough of contrast —- LOVED IT!
This was easy and delicious. I reduced the onions a bit more than the recipe calls for, but other than that followed it to a “t”. Those giving low scores because they needed to add more salt should try to be a little more fair about rating–especially since they seemed to love it otherwise! Jeff rules and my wife and I are so pleased that he’s our new Food Network Star.
I love terragon, and who does not like bacon! Very easy, great flavor, and goes well with meats. I served it with beer chicken and it was wonderful!