mother hohman's potato salad

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25 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Aug 21, 2012

My German mother-in-law used this recipe. It isn't German exactly but has a vinegar flavor that makes you think German. She always made it with just potatoes. I tried adding celery ,radishes and eggs so it resembled what I was used to but those ingredients diminished the flavor and it wasn't as good. She used Miracle Whip and that gave it a tang that other dressings didn't have. I tried it with light Miracle Whip but the regular is better. Enjoy!

prep time
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds red potatoes, small
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (heaping) flour
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4-1 cup miracle whip salad dressing

How To Make mother hohman's potato salad

  • Step 1
    Boil potatoes in salted water with skins on until you can piece easily with a sharp knife. Depending on the size of the potato the boiling time will be 20-25 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Cool the potatoes in the refrigerator until cold to your touch. (about an hour)
  • Step 3
    While boiling the potatoes, mix the eggs, sugar, flour, mustard and vingar with a wire whisk until blended.
  • Step 4
    Cook mixture ,stirring constantly, on medium heat until it comes to a full boil. Remove from heat and cool in refrigerator.
  • Step 5
    Peel cooled potatoes and slice into pieces.
  • Step 6
    Add portion of Miracle Whip (to taste) to cooked mixture . Mix well and add to potatoes. Reserve 1/2 cup to add just before serving. The mixture will soak into the potatoes and it is good to add that 1/2 cup right before serving to make it a little moist.
  • Step 7
    Sprinkle the top with paprika and some finely chopped parsley for color. You may also add hard boiled eggs as a garnish. Enjoy!

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