German Style Potato Supper Food

AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD

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.

GERMAN-STYLE SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches water. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the sweet potatoes are knife-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well and put in a large bowl. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the grease and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the grease behind in the skillet. Return the skillet to medium-low heat, then add the onions and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes.
• Stir the mustard and vinegar into the skillet with the onions, then whisk to combine. Let the dressing simmer for a minute, then pour over the sweet potatoes in the bowl. Add half of the bacon and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the sweet potato salad to a serving platter and garnish with the remaining bacon and parsley. Serve hot or chill to serve cold.

GERMAN POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Rinse with cold water.
• Drain.
• Pat potatoes dry with kitchen towels.
• Pour oil into heavy deep skillet to depth of 3/4-inch.
• Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 375ºF.
• Working in batches, add potatoes to skillet; cook until light golden, about 15 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to paper towels; cool.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onions and paprika and saute until onions are golden, about 5 minutes. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and keep at room temperature).
• Preheat oven to 400ºF.
• Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in skillet with sauteed onions over medium-high heat.
• Add potatoes and saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spread mixture on heavy large baking sheet.
• Bake until potatoes are cooked through and crisp, about 15 minutes.

GERMAN STYLE POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Mix all in crock pot.
• Cook on low 8-9 hours or high 4-4 1/2.
• Serve with a salad and a good rye or pumpernickel bread.
• Yum!