Hot German Potato Salad Recipe
A long time ago, early settlers in America noticed how German immigrants love their potato salads to be served warm, with bacons and with a nice sweet or sour dressing. That is when they start calling it “Hot German potato salad”. This is a very famous and unique dish that’s usually made from leftover roasted or boiled potatoes. The addition of ham or bacon is one of the distinctive trademarks of a German potato salad and it makes the taste much different from those made from other cultures. The salad dressing that’s being used in South Germany usually has a sour taste, however, potato salads in Northern Germany is generally based on mayonnaise. Through time, this salad has been made by many people, added with some modern twists that made it much tastier. Try this recipe and it will definitely become your family’s favorite.
Ingredients
- For the dressing: 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30 ml)
- Kosher salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil (180 ml)
- For the Salad: 2½-ounce strips slab bacon (70 g)
- 1 lb red bliss potatoes (455 g)
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons capers, chopped (30 g)
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (45 ml)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives (30 g)
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking the egg yolks, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl until frothy. Slowly stir in vegetable oil, whisking constantly until completely mushy. Set aside.
- Fry the bacon in a skillet with enough oil until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, and then chop into small bits.
- Slice the potatoes into ¼ inch thick. Place in a pot with water and lightly season with salt. Cover it and bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook just until tender when pierced with fork, for about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and transfer into a large bowl.
- Combine the bacon, capers, vinegar and chives into the bowl of potatoes. Stir in ¼ cup of the salad dressing, save the rest for another use. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
