Sunday, April 8, 2012
Potato Salad
One year for a family holiday gathering, I was asked to make the potato salad. I had never made a potato salad before, my grandmother always did. I sent an email out to my mother and my aunts about my grandmother's recipe. All three responded, but they all gave me a different answer! 2 said to use Miracle Whip one said Hellman's only, one said no mustard, others said a tiny squirt. They potato to egg ratios were all different. They only agreed on 2 things:
1. Grandma didn't have a recipe.
2. She used pickle juice instead of vinegar.
So basically for 2 people, I take two large Idaho baking potato, 2 eggs, add about 1/3 cup of mayo (Hellman's please), a Tablespoon or so glob of relish or finely chopped pickles, about 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped onion (depending on how spicy the onion, or how oniony you want it), a couple teaspoons pickle juice, a squirt of mustard (spicy brown), salt and pepper. Mix, Mix, Mix. Chill for an hour or so until cold.
Oh, and if you like a relative's recipe for something, ask for it. You never know when they won't be there to ask.
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