German Potato Salad

My Aunt and Uncle threw an Oktoberfest party this last weekend. Everyone was asked to bring a German dish to share. My Mom has been making German Potato Salad for Oktoberfest for years so I thought I would try the recipe out. It is pretty easy and very flavorful. The main ingredients are Potatoes and Bacon....who wouldn't love that! First I quartered some Red Potatoes and then I boiled them until they are fork tender (about 10 mins). Be careful to not overcook them, you want them to be firm and not fall apart when you mix the ingredients together. Then I brown some bacon in a pan and set aside. Once the bacon is done you add a lot of chopped onion to the rendered bacon fat in the pan. Saute the onions until they are softened. Then add white vinegar, salt, water, and a little sugar. Mix this and bring to a boil. Add half the crumbled bacon, chopped fresh parsley, and the potatoes. Heat everything through and transfer to a serving bowl. Then top with the bacon! This dish has a very German flavor to it. The sugar and vinegar make it sweet and savory which is a great combination. I love the addition of the fresh parsley because it gives the dish a little extra color.