Perfect Potluck Potato Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2

lbs petite (or baby) red or white potatoes, cut into 4ths

2 1/2 tsp

kosher salt, divided

2 tbsp

apple cider vinegar

12 oz

package of bacon, cooked and crumbled

hard-boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped

1/2

small to medium red onion, peeled and finely diced

1/4 cup

finely diced celery (2-3 stalks)

1/4 cup

finely chopped sweet pickles (or a few tablespoons of sweet pickle relish)

3/4 cup

mayonnaise

1 tbsp

whole-grain dijon mustard

2 tbsp

bacon grease (optional, but highly recommended)

2 tsp

granulated sugar

ground celery seed

1/4 tsp

black pepper