Bier Meister Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 mrs and i were craving some of our heartier meals...so going german-ish tonight. german potato salad red cabbage kraut schnitzel (will make a jaeger sauce for those who want it) spaetzle pear turnovers i'm not a big fan of mayo, so i often stay away from those items. but i do make some good stuff..... do you like german potato salad? 2 1/4 pounds medium-size red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 6 bacon slices, chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 cup water 2 teaspoons coarse-grained mustard 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill Steam potatoes until tip of knife easily pierces center of slices, about 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Cover with foil. Sauté bacon in large skillet over medium heat until brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 2 1/2 tablespoons drippings. Heat drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 2 minutes. Whisk in next 6 ingredients. Simmer until mixture is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add potatoes to skillet and toss to coat with dressing. Let stand 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped bacon and fresh dill; toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer potato salad to serving platter. Serve warm doing this for the pears minus the kahlua...poached the pears with port and saved that syrup instead.... doing it over puff pastry. "banana foster" sauce for pancakes, waffles, or french toast: 3 tbs unsalted butter 3 tbs brown sugar 2 sliced bananas 1/3 c kahlua melt butter. add sugar. stir until well incorporated. add kahlua. cook for 2-3 min. add bananas. reduce until syrupy. serve over pancakes, waffles, french toast, or whatnot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Note to Bier: Colorado gets more snow than the west coast of Cali. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I also miss the cold and snow, but it was very nice leaving work today enjoying the 71 degree sunny weather. It just does wonderful things for the mood. Loves me some German food too - especially schnitzel and German potato salad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) I am offended that you would discard all but that little bit of bacon grease. I drown the potatoes in it. The dill looks very interesting, may have to try that. ETA: I've always used parsley or celery seed instead of the dill. Edited December 9, 2011 by SEC=UGA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 jaeger Did someone say jaeger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Did someone say jaeger? I threw up in my mouth a little. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) I threw up in my mouth a little. I'm drunk... ETA: Dammit, Taz hacked my account. Edited December 9, 2011 by SEC=UGA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 I am offended that you would discard all but that little bit of bacon grease. I drown the potatoes in it. The dill looks very interesting, may have to try that. ETA: I've always used parsley or celery seed instead of the dill. i set it aside and used a little here and there to cook the schnitzel and pan sear the spaetzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 i set it aside and used a little here and there to cook the schnitzel and pan sear the spaetzle You health nuts :shakes head: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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