Fry bacon.

Cook onion and celery in bacon drippings until tender.

Remove with slotted spoon. Stir flour into drippings.

Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Whisk in water slowly so no lumps form; slowly whisk in vinegar.

When it comes back to boiling, add sugar.

Remove from heat, add potatoes, bacon, onion, and celery. Adjust seasoning.

Notes: Always salt the potatoes while cooking. Also, salt and pepper the onions and celery while cooking. This holds in a crock pot well.

To double recipe, use 5 pounds of potatoes.