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.

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  • Salad
  • Potato Salad
  • Potato
  • Bacon
  • Dill
  • Vinegar
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  • 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

What is Amish potato salad made of? ›

Judging by the ingredients listed online, the potato salad contains fairly standard ingredients: potatoes, mayo, hard-boiled eggs, celery, mustard, onions, pickle relish, and red bell peppers, among others, so you might be asking: What makes this potato salad Amish? The answer lies with one ingredient: sugar.

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.
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What is the maximum number of days that potato salad can be refrigerated? ›

Blame it on the bad bacteria that grow rapidly when food remains in the danger zone between 40°F and 140°F for more than two hours. This means that potato salad made without mayo isn't exempt from these time and temp guidelines. Bottom Line: When stored safely, fresh potato salad should keep for up to five days.

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 are funeral potatoes made of? ›

Ingredients For Funeral Potatoes

Funeral potatoes accommodate numerous substitutions, but all include potatoes as a base ingredient. Most include cheese, a cream-based soup, onions, butter, and a flaky, crunchy topping, which is usually made of potato chips or cornflakes. Some include additions of ham or other meats.

What is Russian potato salad made of? ›

This is no ordinary potato salad. This salad consists of potatoes, turkey hot dogs, pickles, scallions, hard-boiled eggs, and sweet peas. All of the ingredients are finely chopped and dressed with mayonnaise.

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 don't you peel potatoes for potato salad? ›

There's no reason at all, so my advice is to leave the skins on. The skin on a potato adds a nice texture and flavor to the potato salad and it's also the healthiest part.

What herbs are in potato salad Ina Garten? ›

Combine the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Add the vinaigrette to the potatoes. Add the scallions, dill, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss.

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

The key is to allow the potatoes to dry and become cold before you make the salad. If you cut hot, boiled potatoes, they tend to crumble. If you wait until they had time to dry (may I suggest laying them out on a plate or casserole dish during this time) and cold, they cut nicer.

Can you eat 2 week old potato salad? ›

Blame it on the bad bacteria that grow rapidly when food remains in the danger zone between 40°F and 140°F for more than two hours. 2 This means that potato salad made without mayo isn't exempt from these time and temp guidelines. Bottom Line: When stored safely, fresh potato salad should keep for up to five days.

Can I eat 7 day old potato salad? ›

Be extra careful with mayo-based foods, such as chicken salad or potato salad. They're only safe to eat for 3 to 4 days after they're prepared. Sour Cream – Sour cream stays fresh for 1 to 3 weeks after it's opened, but if it starts to form a pool of liquid or grow mold, it's time to throw it out.

Is it safe to store potato salad in aluminum pan? ›

Unless you are allergic to nickel there is no significant issue to putting food in a stainless steel bowl the slight amount of leaching from the metal into your food is non-toxic. This cannot be said of aluminum aluminum is known to be toxic.

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.

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