Ingredients

  • 4 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 3 large shallots, chopped
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Method

  • 1. Boil potatoes in a 5-quart pot with 1 teaspoon salt added (water just to cover). Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Fry bacon, drain, reserving 1 teaspoon fat. Add shallots. Cook 5 minutes.
  • 3. Whisk in vengar, oil, sugar, mustard, pepper and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt.
  • 4. Drain potatoes and add, tossing gently to coat. Cool at room temperature at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and bacon before serving.