Kartoffel Salat (German Potato Salad)

Ingredients

• 5 lbs potatoes (baking potatoes are NOT recommended, as they are too flaky)
• 1/2 cup diced smoked bacon
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar (mild vinegar such as white wine vinegar or herb vinegar)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup sliced green onion
• 1/4 cup chopped chives

Directions

1. 1

   Place unpeeled potatoes in cold salt water and bring to a boil. Boil gently until potatoes are tender, but still firm. Do not overcook.

2. 2

   Pour off the boiling water and allow potatoes to cool until easy to handle. (The drained, unpeeled Potatoes can also be placed in a refrigerator overnight.)

3. 3

   Peel cooled potatoes, slice, then place in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Slowly sauté the bacon in a skillet until the bacon pieces are crisp and golden brown. Do not drain the fat in the skillet.

5. 5

   Remove the skillet from the heat and add the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over the sliced potatoes in the bowl.

6. 6

   Add the green onions and the chives. Gently toss the potatoes so all ingredients are evenly blended. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.

7. 7

   This recipe is excellent served either cold or warm.