Spicy Potato Salad

                        Prep time : --- 30 minutes     Cook time : --- about 45 minutes --- Makes 6 servings
4                   thick slices bacon , diced
1/2                cup finely chopped yellow onion
1                   tablespoon flour
1/2                cup Browned Beef Stock or canned reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2                cup cider vinegar
2                   tablespoons sugar
1                   teaspoon salt
1/4                teaspoon black pepper
3                   pounds small red or white-skinned new potatoes , boiled , peeled , and cut into 1/4                inch thick slices
1                   cup sliced scallions
1/4                cup minced parsley
1                   jalapeno  , seeds removed  and finely  chopped

1)           In a medium-size skillet over moderately low heat , cook bacon until crisp --- about 5 minutes . Transfer to paper towels to train .
2)           Add onion to bacon dripping , jalapeno and saute until soft --- about 5 minutes . Blend in flour ; remove from the heat and gradually stir in stock , vinegar , sugar salt and pepper . Return to the heat and cook stirring until mixture boils . Cook 1 minute more , reduce heat to low and keep dressing warm .
3)           Place potatoes in a heatproof serving bowl , add scallions , parsley and reserved bacon , pour dressing over all and toss gently to mix .

Patoto salad with a twist and so good.