Old-Fashioned Potato Salad |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Kathy Anderson of Wallkill, New York recalls, This traditional recipe has been passed down through several generations in my mother's family. Ingredients:
5 pounds red potatoes |
1 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
3/4 cup white vinegar |
1/4 cup water |
3 eggs, lightly beaten |
1 cup thinly sliced green onions |
1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream |
Directions:
1. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender; drain and cool.
2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, salt, mustard and pepper. Add vinegar and water; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add a small amount to eggs; return all to the pan. Cook and stir for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened and a thermometer reads 160°. Refrigerate until cooled.
3. Peel potatoes if desired; slice and place in a large bowl. Add onions. Stir sour cream into dressing; pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Yield: 16-18 servings.
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