Walker's German Potato Salad 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup chopped celery
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 pound bacon
1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups cold water (divided)
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
Boil whole potatoes covered in water with salt until just tender.
Drain well. Cool slightly, peel and cut potatoes into 1/4-inch
cubes. Place in large bowl with celery and onions. Set aside.
In large skillet, fry bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove
bacon, leaving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
Crumble bacon and add to potato mixture.
Add vinegar, sugar and 1 cup cold water to bacon drippings. Stir
over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
In separate bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup cold water
until very smooth. Add to bacon drippings stirring until thickened.
Remove from heat and add to potatoes. Mix well. Place in serving
dish and garnish with parsley and hard-cooked eggs.
Makes 6 to 8 servings. |