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German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yields: 12

Ingredients:
  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, unpeeled
  • 1 White Onion, medium dice
  • 2 Celery Stalk, medium dice
  • 1/2 cup Kurtz Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Evans Corn Starch
  • 3/4 cup Ginger Evans Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 lb Farmington Applewood Smoked Bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Marcum Ground Black Pepper
Directions:
  1. Gather potatoes in a large saucepot, add water to cover. Bring to boil, then reduce heat while mainintaing boil. Boil potatoes uncovered 10-12 minutes.
  2. When potatoes become tender, drain water, set potatoes aside.
  3. Wash pot, then add celery and onion to it on medium heat. Cook 5 minutes . Add bacon and cook off for 5 minutes or until brown.
  4. When bacon is ready set aside. Drain grease into a glass cup and save for later.
  5. In a separate saucepan, whisk together 1 cup water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, cornstarch and black pepper.
  6. When cool enough to handle, slice or dice potatoes; return to saucepan with celery and onions.
  7. Add vinegar mixture, tossing to combine. Add bacon and whisk in bacon grease to create a sauce.
  8. Simmer mixture 10-12 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips:
  • Sprinkle powder sugar and orange zest on top of cake for add flavor
  • Combine 1/4 cup of orange juice with 1 cup of powder sugar to make an orange icing and drizzle over cooled cake
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