German Potato Salad - the Real Deal

Well at least it was in our family. This recipe was my grandma's and it's the only one I'll eat (about every 5 years). It's not the most heart healthy recipe in the world, but oh, the memories it brings back. This is how grandma wrote it out.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 4  lbs  uncooked potatoes
• 6  cups water

• SAUCE

• 3  slices bacon
• 1⁄2 cup bacon drippings
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  cup cider vinegar
• 1  cup water
• 4  green onions, diced

Directions

1. Place unpeeled potatoes and water in saucepan and bring to boiling point at high heat.
2. Turn to low heat and cover.
3. Cook 25 to 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
4. Drain and cut into thin slices.
5. SAUCE:
6. Cut bacon into small pieces, brown, then remove from drippings.
7. Add more bacon fat to make 1/2 cup.
8. Blend sugar, flour, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
9. Add to bacon drippings and stir to make a smooth paste.
10. Add vinegar and water.
11. Bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
12. Combine the hot sauce, sliced potatoes and onions.
13. Let stand at room temperature 2 to 4 hours.
14. Sprinkle with bacon pieces just before serving.