Hot German Potato Salad with Sauerkraut
Yes, another use for sauerkraut! A warm potato salad dressed in a bacon-y vinaigrette with some sauerkraut tossed in.
My kids weren’t so keen on this (They’re not big potato eaters, which breaks my little Idahoan heart.), so Steve and I happily finished off the whole bowl. That’s how we roll sometimes.
I wanted to get this up last week before we left for our 10-hour trek to Idaho, but it just…. didn’t make it. We got home last night, and I’ve got loads of laundry, grocery shopping, and organizing to do.
And I’ve got a few stories for you from our trip…. have you ever seen a sheep give birth? Well, my children have. I’ll tell you more about it next time. :)
Hot German Potato Salad with Sauerkraut
Yield: Serves 4-6 as a side dish
Ingredients:
2 pounds thin-skinned potatoes, scrubbed, halved, and cut into 1/4 inch slices or larger chunks
4 ounces bacon, diced
1 shallot, minced
5 T apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste
2 T extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp brown sugar
1 cup sauerkraut, drained and rinsed if you find it too salty
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to tasteDirections:
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, the reduce heat and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how thick the pieces are. Cook until fork tender, reserve 1/4 cup of cooking liquid, then drain. Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to the bowl with the potatoes. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
Add the shallot to the skillet and cook over medium heat until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar, oil, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then pour over the potatoes and toss to coat. Add the sauerkraut. Taste and season with more vinegar, salt, and pepper, if needed. Add some of the potato cooking water if the mixture seems dry. (I didn't need any.) Serve immediately.
adapted slightly from Recipes from the Root Cellar by Andrea Chesman
P.S. We made this Slow-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme from one of last year’s Bon Appetit issues to go with the salad. I thought it was a great combination and cut through the starchiness of the potatoes.
P.P.S. This is another recipe from Recipes from the Root Cellar by Andrea Chesman. This book is definitely growing on me. :)
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Megan Pence — March 13, 2012 @ 9:20 am
More carbs and kraut – I knew I hearted you for a reason, Ms. Natalie! The Czech girl in my is cheering.
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Julie @ Table for Two — March 13, 2012 @ 9:42 am
ahh, how could your kids not like potatoes? haha, i LOVE potatoes! I’d gladly eat their leftovers if I ever came over for dinner ;) looks absolutely delicious!
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Ammie — March 13, 2012 @ 10:29 am
This looks like a definite must try for me! YUM
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DessertForTwo — March 14, 2012 @ 7:23 am
Nat! This is seriously my favorite comfort food. I love love love it! Now I’ve got to make some!
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Amy — March 14, 2012 @ 4:45 pm
I am so excited to try this recipe!!
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Joanne — March 14, 2012 @ 5:19 pm
I’ve seen a HUMAN give birth and as such…I probably would have been traumatized seeing a sheep give birth as a child. Yikes.
You may have just found a way to get me to like potato salad. WIN.
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Laurie {Simply Scratch} — March 14, 2012 @ 8:51 pm
Ohhh hot german potato salad WITH sauerkraut… LOVE! (and there’s bacon in it too *die*)
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Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 — March 15, 2012 @ 10:30 am
I love this idea. Plus I always need a use for the last bit of sauerkraut in the bottle when I buy one for reubens. Thanks!
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Natalie replied: — March 15th, 2012 @ 11:44 am
Sounds like the perfect use! I really should make reubens once in a while. My husband loves them, but I never make them because I’m picky about my sauerkraut. I guess I resolved my issues :)
Nicole, RD — March 16, 2012 @ 10:21 am
I loooove that this combines potato salad and sauerkraut…yum!
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Jen — March 16, 2012 @ 8:42 pm
I think it is funny that I am German yet I have never combined a potato salad with sauerkraut. You know what? I think I am going to try that. We Germans love our potatoes- and it looks like people from Idaho do that too :-)
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