New German Potato Salad

New German Potato Salad

My mother in law recipe with a new twist! My husband will be a sad man if this salad is not on the table, while in my house we still diced and cook the potatoes, our version offers a very new look to the table. Take advantage of cocktail potatoes, new potatoes or fingerlings.

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Recipe by Chef Freyka

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1	lb.	Fingerling potatoes	Halved/roasted
		Oil	As needed
4	oz.	Thick bacon	Sliced/Harmons brand recommended
1	small	Yellow onion	Julienned
1	tbsp.	Whole grain mustard
½	tsp.	Fresh ground pepper
4	tbsp.	Apple Vinegar
1	tsp.	Oregano	Crushed
1	tsp.	Sugar
		Salt	To Taste
¼	cup	Mayo
2	tbsp.	Brown Sugar
2	tbsp.	Apple Vinegar
4	tbsp.	Parsley	Finely chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to450°F. Halved potatoes lengthwise and toss them with the oil.
2. Spread potatoes on a sheet pan. Roast until ready. Potatoes should be light golden in color and tender if prick with a fork.
3. When potatoes are ready, set them aside and keep them warm.
4. Preheat a large sauté pan, over medium-high heat, add the bacon.
5. When the bacon its rendered, transfer bacon pieces over a paper towel. Set aside. Keep the sauté pan hot with the bacon-fat.
6. Add the onions, sauté until translucid, and lightly caramelized.
7. Add mustard, pepper, apple vinegar, oregano, sugar, and season with salt. Take off from the heat.
8. Toss this warm onion-dressing with the warm potatoes. Spread the potatoes on the sheet pan, cool thoroughly.
9. In a small mixing bowl, combine mayo, brown sugar, vinegar, and parsley.
10. Pour mayo mixture over cooled potatoes and toss. Season to taste, serve.