Slow-Cooker German Potato Salad

Name: Slow-Cooker German Potato Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 3 pounds red potatoes (about 8 medium); 1 pound bacon strips, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar; 2-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 2 cups water; Minced fresh chives, optional

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Recipe by Stacy Novak

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

Here's the dish everyone looks for at our parties, so we always double the recipe. It was handed down from my mother-in-law and has been a family favorite for years. —Stacy Novak, Stafford, Virginia

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Slow-Cooker German Potato Salad

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:35 min

Cook:3 hours

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Ingredients

3 pounds red potatoes (about 8 medium)
1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 cups water
Minced fresh chives, optional

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Directions

1
Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, just until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; cool slightly.

2
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings.
3
For dressing, saute onion in drippings over medium-high heat until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in sugars, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in vinegar and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes.
4
Slice potatoes; place in a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Top with dressing; sprinkle with bacon. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. If desired, sprinkle with chives.