Real German Potato Salad Swabian Food

GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash the potatoes. Put 2 lb whole, unpeeled potatoes in the Instant Pot with 6 cups of water. Cook on HIGH for 6 minutes with a 6 minute natural pressure release.
• In the meantime, cook 4 bacon pieces. Add the bacon to a small skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until very crispy. Remove from the pan to a paper-towel lined plate to remove excess grease.
• Use a knife to cut the bacon into small bits.
• After the 6 minute natural pressure release, make sure that the potatoes are fork tender. If not, cook for a few more minutes.
• Run the potatoes under cold water until they are cool enough to touch. Once cooled, use your hands to peel the skin off of the potatoes.
• Use a knife to cut the potatoes in half, lengthwise. Cut each half in half lengthwise again, and then 3-5 times horizontally, effectively cutting each potato into 16ths. Place them in a large serving bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup beef broth, 3 tbsp sunflower oil, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 2 tbsp dijon mustard, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt.
• Pour about ½ of this mixture over the cut potatoes. Add chopped bacon, 1 small diced sweet onion, 2 tbsp chopped chives, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley to the bowl. Mix. Add more dressing if desired, or keep as is. Enjoy!

GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a medium-size pot and cover them with enough water to extend 2 inches above the surface of the potatoes. Salt the water and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Continue cooking until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once crisp, place on a paper towel-lined plate and crumble into small pieces. Pour off the rendered fat, reserving 1/4 cup in the pan. Turn the heat to medium and add the onion. Cook until translucent and just beginning to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Whisk in the vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt and stir until thick and bubbly. Add the sliced, cooked potatoes and toss to coat. Top with the crumbled bacon and garnish with the chives. Serve warm.

SCHWABISCHER KARTOFFELSALAT (GERMAN POTATO SALAD - SWABIAN-STYLE)

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; allow potatoes to cool slightly. Peel and slice potatoes. Mix potatoes and onions in a bowl; stir in mustard, salt, and black pepper.
• Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a small saucepan, pour over potato mixture and stir to combine. Stir in vinegar and let rest for 10 minutes. Stir in vegetable oil and season with salt and black pepper if desired.

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.

AUTHENTIC BAVARIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes, slice while still warm and add broth.
• Mix vinegar with salt, pepper and sugar.
• Sugar and salt should be dissolved before adding the oil.
• Add marinade to the potatoes.
• Add onions and finally the melted butter.
• Garnish with chives or parsley.
• If you want to add cucumber, thinly slice them and salt.
• Drain before adding to the salad.

AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a pot, with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, set aside to cool.
• Place the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and crisp. Remove 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 potatoes and parsley. Crumble half the bacon into the mix. Heat through, transfer to a serving dish. Crumble the remaining bacon over the top and serve warm.

TRADITIONAL GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, and place in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, and reduce to a gentle boil. Cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes.
• While the potatoes cook, combine the vinegar, sugar, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt in a small saucepan, and place over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
• Drain potatoes into a colander. Using gloves or paper towels to protect your hands, slice the hot potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Drizzle with hot vinegar mixture, gently stirring until all potatoes are coated. Set aside.
• Saute bacon in a large skillet placed over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon; transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Drain excess fat from skillet, leaving a thin coating in bottom. Add onions; saute until translucent but not browned.
• Add beef broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Pour over the reserved warm potato mixture, and sprinkle with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley. Gently stir to combine, and serve immediately.