Kartoffelsalat (pronounced Car tah fell zal lot) is a potato salad that is served warm. It's also very similar to another German salad, Kartoffel mit Speck. (potatoes with bacon)

What you will need:

5 pounds red potatoes (boiled with skins on)

3 stalks celery (medium chopped)

1 medium onion (medium chopped)

3/4 pound smoked bacon (chopped)

1/4 cup flour

3/4 cup white vinegar

4 Tbs. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

Fry the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. Drain some of the oil off , but leave enough to salute' the onions and celery in. Salute' the onions and celery just until tender and clear. Remove the onions and celery. Add to the pan the flour, and some of the reserved oil (or add about 4 Tbs. of vegetable oil). Cook the flour and oil just until it thickens and browns slightly. Add the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and stir until mixed well. Next add the onions, celery and bacon. Slice the hot potatoes (and peel if desired) into 1/4 inch rounds. Gently toss the potatoes with the onion mixture. Let this stand for several hours to allow the flavors to blend. Serve hot or room temperature.