German Potato Salad
This week, we’re taking a delicious trip back in time with a classic German Potato Salad recipe from Henrietta Remmler of Greensburg, Indiana, originally submitted to WTRE years ago. Forget the creamy versions you might be used to; Henrietta’s recipe features tender potatoes, crisp bacon, minced onions, and sliced frankfurters, all tossed in a tangy, hot vinegar dressing. It’s a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy family meal or a nostalgic gathering. Give this authentic, hot German Potato Salad a try and taste a piece of local history!
GERMAN POTATO SALAD
6 potatoes
1/4 cup minced onions
1/2 lb. bacon
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 Frankfurters (heated)
Boil potatoes in jackets, peel & slice. Add onions. Cut bacon into
tiny strips. Fry until crisp, remove
from skillet. Stir in flour with bacon
drippings. Add vinegar & water and
bring to boil. Pour over potatoes &
onions. Stir in bacon and seasonings.
Serve hot with Franks.
Henrietta Remmler
R.R. 3
Greensburg, Ind.
