Best 6 German Potato Salad Franconian Style Recipes

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**Discover the Delightful Symphony of Flavors: A Culinary Journey Through German Potato Salad Variations**

Embark on a delectable expedition into the realm of German potato salad, a culinary masterpiece celebrated for its rich tapestry of flavors and diverse regional interpretations. From the classic Franconian-style potato salad, renowned for its harmonious blend of tangy vinegar, savory bacon, and fresh herbs, to the hearty Swabian iteration featuring a medley of warm bacon, aromatic onions, and a touch of mustard, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience.

Unravel the secrets of the creamy mayonnaise-based potato salad, where tender potatoes are enveloped in a luscious coating of mayonnaise, gherkins, and a hint of sweetness. Explore the simplicity yet profoundness of the vinegar-based potato salad from the Saarland region, where a delicate balance of vinegar, oil, and herbs elevates the humble potato to culinary heights.

Venture into the realm of the Alsatian potato salad, a delightful fusion of French and German influences, featuring a velvety dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, and white wine, complemented by the crunch of bacon and the subtle tang of capers. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant flavors of the North German potato salad, a symphony of tangy mayonnaise, sweet apples, and the piquant bite of gherkins.

Immerse yourself in the culinary heritage of Germany through these diverse potato salad recipes, each offering a distinct interpretation of this beloved dish. Whether you prefer the classic tang of vinegar or the creamy embrace of mayonnaise, the journey through these variations promises a tantalizing exploration of German culinary artistry.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds white new potatoes, cut in half
Kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
8 bacon slices, cut into lardons
1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Toss the potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover generously with water and season generously with salt. Bring the pot to a boil and reduce to a simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and reserve.
  • Coat a large straight-sided saute pan lightly with olive oil. Toss in the bacon and bring the pan to a medium heat. When the bacon is brown and crispy, toss in the onions and cook them until they are very soft and aromatic, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the stock and vinegar. Toss in the potatoes when they are still warm and cook until the liquid has absorbed into the potatoes. Taste and season with salt if needed. Toss in the chives and serve warm or at room temperature.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD FOR A CROWD



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A dear German friend gave me this recipe. I take this satisfying potato salad to gatherings all year-round. The seasonings give a traditional potato salad enticing flavor.-Donna Cline, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 medium potatoes
12 bacon strips
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Pinch pepper
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup white vinegar
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Peel and slice into a large bowl; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in the next six ingredients. Gradually stir in water and vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more or until thickened. Pour over potatoes; toss to coat. Crumble bacon and gently stir into potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This is my mother's recipe. Everyone, German or not, loves it. It is easy to double the recipe as well. I often bring it to potlucks, and we also have it at home on special occasions. There are usually no leftovers, but if there are, they don't last long!

Provided by Angela Louise Miller

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups diced peeled potatoes
4 slices bacon
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.
  • Place the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until browned and crisp, turning as needed. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add onion to the bacon grease, and cook over medium heat until browned. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil, then add the potatoes and parsley. Crumble in half of the bacon. Heat through, then transfer to a serving dish. Crumble the remaining bacon over the top, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 796 mg, Sugar 11 g

GERMAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large waxy-style potatoes (about 2 1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 strips bacon (about 2 ounces), minced
1/2 medium Spanish onion, chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, place the potatoes and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Stir in 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until just tender, about 30 minutes. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and cover with plastic wrap to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile in a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until crispy and its fat has been released, about 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium, add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 45 seconds more. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, broth, vinegar, mustard, and sugar. Bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Remove from the heat.
  • Using your hands, rub the skins off the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Return the potatoes to the large bowl. Pour over the vinegar mixture and toss to coat the potatoes. Toss in the parsley and season with pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 242 milligrams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 6 grams

GERMAN POTATO SALAD FRANCONIAN STYLE



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Make and share this German Potato Salad Franconian Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sonnyu28

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups potatoes, boiled, skinned and cubed
1/3 cup onion
1/3 cup cornichon, diced
1/3 cup hot dog, diced (or kilbasa)
1/4 cup mayonnaise (or miracle whip)
1 tablespoon vinegar (or pickle juice)
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes with skin, cool, skin and dice. Set aside.
  • Dice onions, pickles and sausage and mix together in a bowl.
  • Ad mayo and vinegar (or pickle juice) to the pickle mix and season with salt and pepper (be very liberal with the seasoning since the potatoes take out a lot of the seasoning).
  • Ad this mayo pickle mix to the potatoes, stir and chill for at least 1/2 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.7, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 265.3, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 1.8

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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The reassurance of potato salad, its portability, conviviality and - depending on the cook - blank slate for creativity have been appealing to Americans since the last half of the 19th century. Immigrants and travelers to America introduced many styles, including variations of salade Nicoise (the French salad of potatoes, olives, green beans and tuna, dressed with vinaigrette), and salade Russe (cubed potatoes, peas and carrots bound with mayonnaise). German settlers brought hot potato salad, and that savory combination of warm potatoes lightly dressed with hot bacon fat and vinegar became entrenched in Pennsylvania and throughout the Midwest. This is an adaptation of a classic version that was first published in the 1931 edition of "The Joy of Cooking."

Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds boiling potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
4 strips bacon
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into thin slices, including some of the green
1/2 cup minced celery, including some leaves
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes in half if they are large, put them in a pot and add enough lightly salted water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and boil gently, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, until just tender. Drain.
  • While the potatoes are still warm, peel and slice, or cube them, into a large serving bowl.
  • In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat. Add scallions and celery, and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Mix with potato pieces.
  • In the same skillet, mix 1/4 cup of water with cider vinegar, sugar, salt, paprika and dry mustard. Stirring with a whisk, bring to a boil and pour over salad. Crumble bacon over the top, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 342 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use waxy potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as fingerling, new, or red potatoes, hold their shape well and won't get mushy when cooked.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooked potatoes will fall apart and become mushy.
  • Use a good quality vinegar: The vinegar is a key ingredient in this salad, so use a good quality one that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices: This recipe is a great starting point, but you can adjust it to your own taste. Try adding different herbs, such as dill, chives, or parsley, or spices, such as caraway seeds or paprika.
  • Serve the salad warm or cold: German potato salad is traditionally served warm, but it can also be served cold. If you are serving it cold, make sure to chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

German potato salad is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and barbecues. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to become a favorite.

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