German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad
Submitted by Yvonne in Dracut

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds white potatoes, peeled.
• 1 lb bacon, fried and crumbled, reserve drippings
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cup each water, white vinegar and sugar
• Garlic salt to taste
• Onion powder to taste
• Parsley to taste

Directions:

1. Cook potatoes until firm.  Allow to cool then slice or dice.
2. Bring water, vinegar, sugar and bacon drippings to a boil.  Thicken with a roux (flour and water) like gravy.
3. Pour mixture over potatoes.  Season to taste with garlic salt, onion powder and parsley.  Stir in onion and bacon.
4. Best if made 1-2 days ahead.