German Potato Salad

Source: Mrs. Rudolph (Kurt's mom)

• 5 lbs. potatoes
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 lb. bacon
• medium onion
• cornstarch
• 2 hardcooked eggs (opt.)

1. Brown bacon until partially done, drain, cut up.
2. Chop onion, brown with bacon until bacon is done.
3. Add sugar, vinegar, and water, bring to a boil.
4. Mix cornstarch with cold water to dissolve.  Add to sauce until thick enough.
5. Pour sauce over cooked, peeled, and cut potatoes.
6. Optional: add chopped eggs.

To prepare potatoes:

Cook in jackets and slice. Salt and pepper them as you cut them.  Taste them to make sure they're right.