Ingredients

  • 6 medium potatoes
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons unbleached flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) can beer, any brand
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Boil potatoes in medium-size saucepan until just tender.
  • Peel and slice.
  • Fry bacon until crisp.
  • Break into small pieces and mix with onion, celery and salt; set aside.
  • Stir melted butter and flour in a small saucepan until blended.
  • Add mustard and sugar.
  • Slowly stir in beer and Tabasco sauce.
  • Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
  • Pour over potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Toss lightly and let stand 1 hour.
  • Add bacon mixture; toss gently and serve.