Southern Potato Salad

Name: Southern Potato Salad
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Magic Rub; 1 large rib celery, finely diced; ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper; 5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped; 1 small red onion, finely diced; ½ teaspoon celery seeds; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon mustard powder; 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream; Cold water; 1½ pounds (680 g) Red Bliss potatoes (about 6), scrubbed

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Bacon Bible

By Peter Sherman and Stephanie Banyas

Published 2019

About

A Sherman family favorite that I have been eating at every summer outdoor celebration and making since I was a kid. Be sure to dress the potatoes while they are still warm so they can absorb the dressing.

Ingredients

1½ pounds (680 g) Red Bliss potatoes (about 6), scrubbed
Cold water
Kosher salt

Summer
Vegetarian

Method

In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water by 2 inches (5 cm). Add 2 tablespoons salt, bring to