Servings: 100 Portions (2 Pans)
Portions: 3/4 Cup Each
25 lb. potatoes, white, fresh, cooked
2-1/4 quart (3 lb) bacon, chopped
1-1/2 quart (2 lb) onions, dry, finely chopped
3 quart (4 lb) celery, fresh, chopped
6 tablespoon (4 oz) salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper, black
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 quart vinegar
3 cups (1 lb 8 oz) bacon fat
2-1/4 cups (1 lb) sugar, granulated
Cut cooked potatoes in 1/2-inch pieces or in slices 1/8-inch thick. Set aside. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain; set bacon fat aside. Carefully mix potatoes and bacon with onions, celery, salt and pepper. Combine water, vinegar, bacon fat, and sugar; heat to boiling point. Pour hot mixture over potato mixture and combine carefully. Pour about 2 1/2 gallon mixture into each pan. Place in oven for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
NOTE:
30 lb 12 oz fresh white potatoes A.P. will yield 25 lb peeled, cooked potatoes.