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    Instant Pot German Potato Salad

    Published: Sep 13, 2018 · Modified: Mar 24, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Instant Pot German Potato Salad can be made all in on pot. Made with potatoes, bacon, onion and a vinegar based dressing makes a delicious side dish for any meal. 

    German Potato Salad in bowl with Instant Pot

    German potato salad is a dish my mom used to make us. It is a dish that her mom made for her when she was young. This potato salad is made with a vinegar based dressing instead of they typical American mayonnaise version. 

    How to make German potato salad

    • To make this potato salad, start with turning your Instant Pot to Saute mode. Add chopped bacon to Instant pot and cook until starting to brown.
    • Add in chopped onion and stir for 2-3 minutes. 

    Ingredients for German Potato Salad Recipe

    • In a separate bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, sugar and chicken broth.
    • Add potatoes to Instant pot and then pour vinegar mixture over the potatoes.
    • Lock lid into place and turn the vent to sealing. Pressure cook for 6 minutes and then manually release pressure.
    • Serve potato salad topped with chopped fresh parsley or green onion. 

    Bacon and Onion in Instant Pot for German Potato Sald

    Tips for making Instant Pot German Potato Salad

    • Use thicker sliced or center cut bacon
    • I made this with small golden dutch potatoes but red potatoes, and Idaho or Russet potatoes work well. 
    • You could substitute brown mustard or even honey mustard for the Dijon mustard.

    German Potato Salad in a bowl

    What to serve with German potato salad

    This dish can be served warm or cold. I like it both ways! I like serving it with chicken schnitzel. 

    If you don’t have any Instant Pot, you should think about adding one to your kitchen. They are great for preparing meals quickly! I like the 6 qt. for my family of 5. 

    More Instant Pot Recipes

    • Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole
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    Enjoy! ~Heather

    Bowl with cut potatoes, bacon bits and parsley.
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    Instant Pot German Potato Salad

    Instant Pot German Potato Salad
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time6 mins
    Total Time16 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: german potato salad, instant Pot, potato salad
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 279kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 6 strips uncooked bacon, chopped
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
    • 1 sweet onion, chopped
    • 1 1/2 pounds small golden potatoes
    • salt
    • ground black pepper
    • parsley for garnish

    Instructions

    • Cooked chopped bacon on saute mode in Instant Pot. Cook until crisp. Turn off pot and pour bacon on paper towel lined plate to drain grease. 
    • Add chopped onion into Instant Pot and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add bacon back into pot. Place potatoes in pot. 
    • In a bowl, stir together mustard, sugar, vinegar and broth. Pour over potatoes, bacon and onion in Instant Pot. 
    • Close and lock the lid. Turn vent to sealing. Manually pressure cook on high for 6 minutes. 
    • Do a quick release of pressure. Pour potatoes into serving dish and top with fresh chopped parsley. 

    Notes

    • Use thicker sliced or center cut bacon
    • I made this with small golden dutch potatoes but red potatoes, and Idaho or Russet potatoes work well. 
    • You could substitute brown mustard or even honey mustard for the Dijon mustard.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 23.5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 5.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Johanna Botelho

      June 09, 2022 at 3:34 am

      5 stars
      Made it. Was really good.

      Reply
      • heather

        June 09, 2022 at 1:51 pm

        Glad you enjoyed!

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    2. Caryn Borland

      October 10, 2019 at 1:28 am

      Do you peel the potatoes or leave the peel on?

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      • heather

        October 13, 2019 at 10:24 pm

        I used small golden potatoes so I kept the peel on. You can remove the peel if you like.

        Reply
    3. Kim

      August 10, 2019 at 1:41 am

      What size is best for cutting potatoes with the 6 minute cooking time?

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      • heather

        August 12, 2019 at 2:57 pm

        I usually cut them on the smaller side around 1/2 inch pieces.

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        • Kim

          August 12, 2019 at 3:18 pm

          Thank you. I decided to do them 1 inch and they were almost too soft with the 6 minutes (russet). The recipe was enjoyed by many.

    4. Mary Ann Isenberg

      July 17, 2019 at 5:55 pm

      This was so easy and it was delicious.

      Reply

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