Circa 1972 German Potato Salad, ala Family Circle
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb bacon (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
- 1 (1 lb) bag frozen French fries
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash black pepper
Directions
- In a large frying pan, saute bacon pieces until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain.
- In same pan, cook potatoes in the drippings, following label directions for pan-frying.
- Drain potatoes on paper towels; reserve pan drippings.
- Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces and place in a large salad bowl along with the bacon and the celery; toss gently.
- Pour off all bacon drippings, then return 2 tbsp to the skillet.
- Whisk in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for one minute.
- Pour over potato mixture, toss to mix well, and serve warm.
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