Hot German Potato Salad

Name: Hot German Potato Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 medium red-skinned potatoes, peeled if desired; 1½ celery ribs, chopped fine; ½ green bell pepper, chopped fine; 1 hard-boiled egg, grated; ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley; 4 slices slab bacon, chopped; ½ medium onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon table salt, or more to taste; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¾ cup beer; 6 tablespoons cider vinegar; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon brown mustard

Preparation info

Serves
6 to 8

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Smoke & Spice

By Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison

Published 2014

About

German settlers in central Texas contributed heavily to the strong barbecue tradition of the area. They also brought Old Country traditions with them in dishes like this, which is a stalwart favorite in both of our families.

Ingredients

8 medium red-skinned potatoes, peeled if desired
1½ celery ribs, chopped fine
½ green bell pepper, chopped fine

Americas
United States
Texas

Method

In a large pan of boiling salted water, cook the potatoes over high heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes, rinse them in cold water, and drain them again. Set them aside to cool.
Place the celery, bell pepper, egg, and parsley in a large bowl. Slice the potatoes thick and add them.
Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until br