Ingredients

  • 6 medium potatoes
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1/4 c. chopped celery
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. caraway seed
  • pepper to taste
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1/3 c. water
  • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Method

  • Boil potatoes in jackets until just tender.
  • Slice thin.
  • Fry bacon slowly in skillet.
  • Drain on paper.
  • Saute onion and celery in bacon fat until brown.
  • Add flour, sugar, salt, pepper, mustard and caraway seed.
  • Cook over low heat until smooth and bubbly. Stir in water and vinegar.
  • Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add potatoes and crumbled bacon.
  • Remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Can be served hot, room temperature or cold.