Luchow Hot Potato Salad with Bacon Aka Speck Salat
Luchow Hot Potato Salad with Bacon, also known as Speck Salat, is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings rustic German comfort food to your table. Tender Russet potatoes are coated in a warm, tangy dressing made from white vinegar, Dijon mustard, and savory chicken broth, all infused with the smoky richness of crisp bacon and golden sautéed onions. A touch of sugar balances the flavors, while fresh parsley adds a burst of color and freshness. This classic hot potato salad is perfect as a side dish for roasted meats, sausages, or grilled fare, and its quick preparation ensures it’s ready in under an hour. Packed with bold ingredients and traditional techniques, this dish is a must-try for anyone seeking an authentic taste of European cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lb Russet potatoes
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 0.333 cup White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
Instructions
Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
While the potatoes cook, slice the bacon into small pieces. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
Finely chop the onion. Add it to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Lower the heat and carefully stir in the white vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and slightly thicken.
Gently fold the cooked potato slices into the skillet, ensuring the vinegar dressing evenly coats all the slices. Let the salad warm through for 3-5 minutes on low heat.
Turn off the heat and stir in the crispy bacon pieces. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the hot potato salad immediately as a side dish to complement roasted meats or sausages.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 3695 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.7 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 5719 mg | 122% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
