German Potato Salad #recipe

One thing that my family has always had in common is the love of all types of food. My grandmother's (my dad's mom) had a German inspired background. It had only been a few generations that had actually been in the United States when she was born. So many of the old recipes had been passed down to her. One of her favorite dishes to fix at all family reunions and picnics was German Potato Salad. While this is not her recipe it is one that is very similar. I hope you enjoy!!

                      German Potato Salad

2 lbs. potatoes
3 large eggs (boiled)
6 strips bacon
1/3 cup fresh dill
1/3 cup onion (purple, green, or mix of both)
Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. mustard
2 T. bacon grease
2 T. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt (or 1/2 tsp. salt & 1/2 tsp. lava salt)
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Boil potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes. Or until potatoes can be pricked with a fork with very little resistance.
Hard boil 3 eggs.
While the potatoes and eggs are boiling, fry six strips of bacon until crispy. Reserve two tablespoon of the bacon grease.
Chop the dill, and onions. I used a combination of red onion and green onion, but you can use either.
Next crumble the bacon, and peel and chop the boiled eggs.
Peel the boiled potatoes and cut into quarters. Cut each quarter into eight sections.
Add all the chopped ingredients in a large bowl and gently mix.

Dressing: 
Mix all the salad dressing ingredients, including the reserved two tablespoons of bacon grease.
Pour the dressing over the chopped ingredients and stir gently until combined. Chill a few hours until ready to serve.

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