Hot Bacon Potato Salad

Ingredients

 * 8 whole red potatoes washed
 * 1 small onion
 * ¼ lb bacon
 * 3 tbsp vinegar
 * 2 tbsp flour
 * 2 tsp sugar
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 cup water

Directions

 * 1) Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender.
 * 2) Peel, cut into slices, not too small, and place in mixing bowl.
 * 3) Dice and fry in frying pan ¼ lb bacon, till almost crisp.
 * 4) Do not let burn.
 * 5) Remove diced bacon and place into mixing bowl with other ingredients.
 * 6) Peel and dice onion and place into reserved bacon fat.
 * 7) Saute a few minutes.
 * 8) Remove sautéed diced onion with slotted spoon and place into mixing bowl.
 * 9) Into at least 2 tbsp bacon fat, cook 2 tbsp flour until smooth and bubbly, add 3 tbsp vinegar and 2 teaspoon sugar, 1 tsp salt, and enough water to make a medium sauce (about 1 cup or more).
 * 10) Bring to a boil and cook until sauce is thickened.
 * 11) Pour over ingredients in mixing bowl, and toss and mix.
 * 12) Taste, if needed add more salt.
 * 13) Serve with hot baked ham, or sausage.
 * 14) Good with a hot bean dish or salad.