PA Dutch Potato Salad (from Cooking Light - July 2009)

* 2 3/4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (we used regular white potatoes)
* 2 cups chopped yellow onion (we omitted the onion)
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 1/2 cup shredded carrot
* 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
* 3 applewood-smoked bacon slices, diced
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup water
* 1/4 cup white vinegar
* 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
* 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Cool 10 minutes; peel and chop. Combine potatoes, onion, celery, carrot, and chopped eggs in a large bowl.

2. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan. Combine sugar, 1/2 cup water, white vinegar, and next 5 ingredients (through beaten eggs); stir with a whisk. Add sugar mixture to pan; cook 8 minutes over medium heat or until slightly thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Pour sugar mixture over potato mixture, stirring gently to combine. Add reserved bacon and parsley; toss gently to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.