This Slow-Cooker German Potato Salad brings a hearty, tangy twist to a classic side dish. Featuring tender red potatoes, smoky bacon, and a sweet and sour dressing, this warm potato salad is perfect for gatherings, barbecues, or any meal that needs a comforting side. Made in the slow cooker, it’s easy to prepare and keeps warm, ready to serve whenever you are.
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds red potatoes (about 8 medium), diced
- 1 pound bacon strips, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 2 cups water
- Minced fresh chives, optional (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and dice the red potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place them in the slow cooker.
- Cook Bacon and Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, take out the bacon and set it aside, while retaining the bacon fat in the skillet. Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until it becomes tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- Make the Dressing: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onions in the skillet, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute, then add the sugar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then add the cider vinegar and water, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Pour the dressing over the potatoes in the slow cooker. Add the cooked bacon and stir to mix everything evenly.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Stir the potato salad gently, adjusting seasoning if needed. Garnish with minced fresh chives if desired, and serve warm.
Conclusion:
This Slow-Cooker German Potato Salad is a delightful side dish with tender potatoes, smoky bacon, and a tangy, sweet dressing. It’s the perfect blend of flavors and textures that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, sausages, or on its own for a flavorful snack. With the slow cooker doing the work, this dish is simple to prepare and full of rich, comforting flavors.
Slow-Cooker German Potato Salad with Bacon and Tangy Vinegar Dressing
A warm German-style potato salad with bacon and atangy-sweet vinegar dressing, made easily in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes about 8 medium, diced
- 1 pound bacon strips chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 2 cups water
- Minced fresh chives optional (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and dice the red potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place them in the slow cooker.
- Cook Bacon and Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, take out the bacon and set it aside, while retaining the bacon fat in the skillet. Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until it becomes tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- Make the Dressing: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onions in the skillet, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute, then add the sugar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then add the cider vinegar and water, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Pour the dressing over the potatoes in the slow cooker. Add the cooked bacon and stir to mix everything evenly.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Stir the potato salad gently, adjusting seasoning if needed. Garnish with minced fresh chives if desired, and serve warm.