Hot German Potato Salad

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 120 gBacon
• 50 gSugar
• 60 gDistilled white vinegar
• 100 gEggs
• 6 gSalt
• 30 gPrepared mustard
• 1 gCayenne pepper
• 800 gPotatoes
• 120 gOnion

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, mixing bowl, serving platter, skillet, whisk, wooden spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep and fry bacon

   Gather all ingredients and tools, then dice the bacon and fry it in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and the fat renders. · 8 min

   What to look for: bacon is crisp with shimmering fat

2. 2
   Mix dressing base

   Whisk the eggs, salt, prepared mustard, sugar, distilled white vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until smooth. · 3 min

   What to look for: smooth, evenly blended mixture

3. 3
   Thicken egg sauce

   Pour the egg mixture into the hot skillet with the bacon and drippings, stirring constantly over medium-low heat until thickened. · 3 min

   When it is done: sauce is no longer runny and coats the spoon evenly

4. 4
   Add potatoes and onion

   Stir in the diced cooked potatoes and sliced onion, cooking over medium heat until heated through and the onion softens. · 4 min

   What to look for: potatoes are glossy and steaming

5. 5
   Serve hot

   Transfer the hot German potato salad to a serving dish and serve immediately. · 1 min

   What to look for: glossy warm salad