Authentic German Potato Salad

This recipe is from a man that I work with. He is from Frankfurt. This is the recipe he gave me that has been in his family for generations and it is wonderful! I serve it along with knockwurst and sauerkraut. YUMMY!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 10  potatoes, diced, boiled, and drained
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 10  slices bacon
• 1  cup cider vinegar
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon yellow mustard
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup water

Directions

1. Fry bacon, remove and place on paper towels to drain.
2. Crumble bacon when cool and set aside.
3. DO NOT EMPTY GREASE FROM PAN.
4. Place onion in bacon grease and cook until tender.
5. In a small bowl, combine worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard, vinegar, cayenne pepper, water, and sugar.
6. Add flour to hot bacon grease/onion mixture and stir well.
7. Slowly add sauce mixture from small bowl while stirring.
8. Cook on medium low until bubbly and sauce thickens some.
9. Add in the bacon and potatoes and toss gently to coat with sauce mixture.
10. Pour into serving dish and sprinkle with black pepper and paprika.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!