Octoberfest German Potato Salad

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 -10 slices uncooked bacon
• 3 lbs potatoes (peeled and sliced or chopped)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup bacon drippings (or add in oil to bacon grease to make 1/4 cup)
• 1/3 cup vinegar (use or cider vinegar)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon salt)
• 1/2-1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper (or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 in a skillet cook the bacon slices until almost crisp; remove to a plate (do not discard the bacon grease!) chop or finely slice the cooked bacon; set aside.
• 2 place the sliced or cubed potatoes into a large pot; cover with water and bring to a boil.
• 3 cook the potatoes until tender but still firm (about 12-15 minutes do not overcook!) drain and transfer to a large bowl add in the onion.
• 4 in a bowl mix together the mayonnaise, garlic powder, 1/4 cup bacon grease (can use 1/4 cup vegetable oil instead of bacon grease) vinegar, sugar, parsley, seasoned (or ) salt and black pepper; mix well to combine; pour over the cooked potatoes and gently toss to combine.
• 5 sprinkle the cooked bacon on top of the salad.
• 6 let stand at room temperature for 1 or more hours before serving.