Circa 1972 German Potato Salad, Ala Family Circle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1 (1 lb) bag frozen French fries
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper

Preparation

In a large frying pan, saute bacon pieces until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain.
In same pan, cook potatoes in the drippings, following label directions for pan-frying.
Drain potatoes on paper towels; reserve pan drippings.
Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces and place in a large salad bowl along with the bacon and the celery; toss gently.
Pour off all bacon drippings, then return 2 tbsp to the skillet.
Whisk in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for one minute.
Pour over potato mixture, toss to mix well, and serve warm.