Hot German Potato Salad

Total time: 35 minutes
    Potato salads are always popular in the summer and every country seems to have their own version.  Germany is lucky enough to have 2: German Summer Salad, which is normally served at room temperature, and this one, traditionally served hot.  We usually eat it cold the second time... This makes enough for 2 meals.

 Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes, (20oz, 600gr)
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion
• 3 ribs celery, about 2/3 cup chopped
• 2 large dill pickles or 4 small, about 1/3 cup chopped   optional, but traditional
• 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) beef stock
• 2 tsp cornstarch (maizena)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbs olive oil

 Instructions:

• Slice potatoes - the long way, first in half, then in half again.  Now slice (the short way) about 1/4 inch thick.  We are aiming for bite size so if you have a huge potato, adjust accordingly.
• Put in a steamer basket over an inch of water and steam over medium heat for 15 minutes or until done.
• Chop onion, celery and pickle. 
• Sauté bacon in oil in medium skillet. 
• When done remove and set on paper towels to drain. 
• Remove all but 1 tbs oil from pan.  Add onions, celery to pan and sauté until tender, 10 - 15 minutes. 
• Add sugar, stock and vinegar, stirring and scraping up any brown bits on bottom of pan. 
• Dissolve cornstarch in stock and add to pan stirring constantly to thicken. 
• Add pickles, potatoes and stir gently to combine. 
• Remove from heat. 
• Crumble bacon and add to potatoes. 
• Stir to mix and serve.