German-Style Sweet Potato Salad

German-style sweet potato salad is made with bacon and a vinegar based dressing instead of mayonnaise. Super flavorful and delicious, this is an amazing side dish!

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INGREDIENTS

โ€“ sweet potatoes โ€“ bacon โ€“ cider vinegar โ€“ ground mustard

1

Chop the sweet potatoes into quarters or sixths and place in a full pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook 15 to 25 minutes, until sweet potatoes are soft when poked with a fork.

2

Transfer potatoes to a cutting board and chop into large chunks once cool enough to handle.

3

Heat bacon over medium-high in a skillet until crispy, about 5 minutes. Leave bacon drippings in skillet and transfer bacon to a cutting board and chop.

4

Slowly pour the cider vinegar into the skillet with the bacon drippings. Add the mustard, garlic, and salt, and allow mixture to come to a gentle boil.

5

Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until mixture has thickened slightly. Add the potatoes, bacon, and green onion to a large bowl.

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