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Molly’s German Potato Salad

German potato salad with potatoes, bacon and scallions in a blue dish
Cook Time
30 min
Yields
6 - 8 servings

The best thing about this 30-minute potato salad? It can be served warm or at room temperature (the extra sitting time will help bring out even more of the bold flavours).

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ingredients

3
lbs Yukon gold potatoes, skin on, chopped into ½- to ¾-inch pieces
Kosher salt
8
oz thick-cut bacon, or more if you're really feeling bacony
2
large shallots, finely chopped
1
cup low-sodium chicken stock
½
cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
2
Tbsp pickle brine
2
Tbsp grainy mustard
1 ½
Tbsp sugar
8
scallions, finely chopped
½
bunch bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
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directions

Step 1

Add the potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt to a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Put a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel and leave the bacon fat in the skillet (it should be a nice thin even layer; pour some off if it’s more than that).

Step 3

Add the shallots to the skillet and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the stock, vinegar, pickle brine, mustard and sugar and cook, whisking, until reduced by about a third and slightly thickened, about 7 minutes.

Step 4

Fold in the potatoes to coat evenly. Chop the bacon and add to the potatoes. Add the scallions, parsley, a bunch of black pepper and salt to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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