Pennsylvania Dutch Warm Potato Salad Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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by: Lizthechef

May24,2010

4.7

3 Ratings

  • Serves 6

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Author Notes

This is a popular "side" where I grew up, in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country. What is distinctive about this potato salad is that it uses no mayo and is served warm.It could also be served at room temperature and travels well. I substituted apple cider, preferring its milder snap to the traditional red wine vinegar. Chicken stock gives a lighter flavor to the dish, although beef broth is the classic "Dutch" ingredient. Fresh dill is my favorite herb to pair with any potato salad, but parsley would work as well. - Lizthechef —Lizthechef

Test Kitchen Notes

This was my first encounter with a Pennsylvania Dutch-style potato salad, but it won't be my last. I loved how the sharpness of the vinegar dressing played against the creamy potatoes, and the little bursts of flavor from the lightly pickled onion, the crisp and smoky bacon, and the bright fresh dill made for a beautifully balanced dish. Two big thumbs up from our kitchen! - lastnightsdinner —The Editors

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What You'll Need

Ingredients
  • 3 poundssmall red potatoes
  • 1/2 cuphomemade chicken stock
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoonbrown sugar
  • 6 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar, divided use
  • 3 tablespoonsfresh dill, chopped
Directions
  1. In a large saucepan, barely cover potatoes with cold water, bring to a boil, then cook until just tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and, using a knife and fork, cut them into thick slices and place in a non-reactive bowl. Add the stock, salt and pepper and 3 T. of the vinegar. Cover the potatoes to keep them warm.
  3. While the potatoes are absorbing the stock and vinegar, heat the oil in a large skillet and fry the bacon until brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  4. With the oil/bacon fat still on medium heat, saute the onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir for another minute.
  5. Add the onions to the potatoes, along with the remaining 3 T. of vinegar. Roughly chop the bacon and add to the salad.Correct seasoning - it will need more salt. Toss in the fresh dill and mix well.
  6. Allow the salad to "rest", covered, a few minutes for the flavors to come together. Serve warm - or, for a picnic, at "picnic" temperature.

Tags:

  • Salad
  • Potato Salad
  • Potato
  • Bacon
  • Dill
  • Vinegar
  • Make Ahead
  • Serves a Crowd
  • Fry
  • Gluten-Free
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16 Reviews

Lizthechef July 18, 2012

Really frustrated, trying to load an updated photo here. Asked for help on your helpline.

Jaynerly April 9, 2011

My husband and I love this potato salad and I have made it loads, often at short notice so have often missed out different ingredients. Its always delicious and has become one of our favorite potato salads.

Lizthechef April 9, 2011

Thanks, Jayne, I've entered this in a national contest - fingers crossed.

imwalkin May 30, 2010

Made two versions today. Traditional using red wine vinegar, beef stock, flat leaf parsley - it was excellent. Made a second batch using chicken stock, flat leaf parsley, and Lucini Pinot Grigio vinegar....it was even better. Thanks for the recipe and the reminder, this was a family fave where I grew up also.

Lizthechef May 30, 2010

I'm impressed by your efforts and delighted you were pleased - makes my day - thank you!

lastnightsdinner May 28, 2010

Serves 6? I could probably eat the entire thing myself. Yum!

Lizthechef May 28, 2010

Thanks so much for your comment - BTW, no calories if you keep your fingers crossed when serving ;)

Lizthechef May 24, 2010

The camera is a Canon S90 - my husband swears by "Consumers Reports" and it was my birthday present - got it online through Costco at a decent price. Thanks!

drbabs May 24, 2010

Love this...also, great photo. (I admire all of you photographers. My pictures are awful.)

Lizthechef May 24, 2010

Thanks, but know that I was terrifed to even take a photo until several months ago, let alone submit it. The cooking was the easy part. You can do it - and your recipes are terrific.

drbabs May 26, 2010

(blush) Thanks...I like your recipes, too.

coffeefoodwrite May 24, 2010

Mmmmm..this looks delicious. Love the "warm" aspect of this!

MrsWheelbarrow May 24, 2010

I have had this very dish when driving through Lancaster. It's delicious - thanks for the recipe. (great photo!!)

mrslarkin May 24, 2010

I think you've mastered the new camera. That looks ridiculously gorgeous! And sounds sooo delicious.

Lizthechef May 24, 2010

Thanks, mrslarkin - I'm only halfway thru the manual ;) Still pretty much point and shoot...

dymnyno May 24, 2010

The pics look great...what kind of camera? Recipe is, as always, a keeper.

Pennsylvania Dutch Warm Potato Salad Recipe on Food52 (2024)

FAQs

How does Bobby Flay make potato salad? ›

Bobby Flay's Mustard and Scallion Potato Salad

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustards, vinegar, salt and pepper, olive oil, honey, lime juice, jalapeño, and scallions. Add the warm, sliced potatoes to the bowl and fold until well combined.

What is amish potato salad made of? ›

Drain the water and add the potatoes to a mixing bowl. Let the cool for about 10 minutes before adding in your chopped celery, boiled eggs, diced onion, and sweet pickle relish. Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing – mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, celery seed, and pepper.

How to make potato salad Martha Stewart? ›

Directions
  1. Put potatoes in a large pot of salted water; bring to a boil. Cook until just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain; let cool.
  2. Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and dill; season with salt and pepper. Peel potatoes; cut into 1-inch chunks. Fold into mayonnaise mixture.
Feb 25, 2021

How to keep potatoes from falling apart when making potato salad? ›

Always cut up the potatoes into a dice before boiling them. If you boil the potatoes whole, the exterior of the potato will get too soft and crumbly before the interior has a chance to cook through. Best potatoes for potato salad? Russet, Yukon Gold, or red potatoes (new potatoes) are all excellent for potato salad.

How to make a potato salad Jamie Oliver? ›

Method
  1. Gently boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and leave to cool slightly.
  2. Whisk the mustard with the vinegar and slowly add the olive oil. ...
  3. Slice the cooked potatoes in half and dress with the shallot and parsley vinaigrette.

What not to do when making potato salad? ›

Mistakes That Could Be Ruining Your Potato Salad
  1. Starting The Spuds In Hot Water.
  2. Forgetting To Salt The Water.
  3. Not Getting The Cook Time Right.
  4. Rushing To Dress The Potatoes.
  5. Other Potential Potato Salad Ruiners.
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What are funeral potatoes made of? ›

Full of tender potatoes, gooey cheese, sour cream and topped with crispy Kellogg's corn flake cereal this savory casserole cannot be beat. Funeral potato with real potatoes is easy, cheesy, and delicious.

What is Japanese potato salad made of? ›

A classic side dish for homemade lunch boxes or bento picnics, a Japanese potato salad is made with boiled russet potatoes, vegetables, boiled eggs and, often, ham, all seasoned with rice vinegar and tangy Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise.

Why does my potato salad get watery? ›

Potatoes can retain moisture. To prevent this, drain the potatoes very well in a colander or pot. Allow all the steam to escape the potatoes before mixing them with the dressing and other ingredients. Steaming the potatoes instead of boiling them is a good way to ensure that excess moisture isn't trapped inside.

Does potato salad contain vinegar? ›

All you need is four ingredients for this simple potato salad recipe: scallions, mayonnaise, white-wine vinegar, and Yukon gold potatoes.

How to make magic mud with potatoes? ›

Put the chopped potatoes into a large heatproof mixing bowl, then add enough hot water from the tap to cover them. Make sure there is suitable adult supervision while using the hot water. Stir the potatoes for a few minutes. When ready, an adult should carefully pour the mixture through a sieve into another large bowl.

Should you peel potatoes before boiling for potato salad? ›

Drop a whole russet into the pot and by the time the outside has cooked through, the inside will still be raw. Larger potatoes should be cubed to ensure they cook evenly (peeled first if desired). Smaller potatoes tend to have thin skins and can be boiled whole, no peeling required.

Which type of potato is best for potato salad? ›

Waxy potatoes are generally considered the best for classic potato salad because they retain their shape, you don't have to peel them, and they have a smooth texture. People who prefer a creamy potato salad that soaks up dressing like a sponge, though, opt for a starchy potato.

Should potatoes be cool before adding mayonnaise? ›

The type of dressing you plan to use, mayo-based dressing or vinaigrette, will determine when the salad should be dressed. When using vinaigrette, don't let the potatoes cool before dressing them. And when making a mayonnaise-based potato salad, stay away from dressing warm potatoes.

What makes homemade potato salad watery? ›

Potatoes can retain moisture. To prevent this, drain the potatoes very well in a colander or pot. Allow all the steam to escape the potatoes before mixing them with the dressing and other ingredients.

How does Bobby Flay make? ›

Flay's made his fortune not just through his Food Network stardom, but also through his ownership of restaurants and chains like Amalfi, Mesa Grill, Bar Americain, Bobby's Burgers and Bobby's Burger Palace.

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