I lived in Little Rock, Arkansas for a few years before moving back to Texas, and if you’ve ever been, you’ve probably had Whole Hog BBQ. (It’s even in the Little Rock Airport). It’s amazing bbq, one of Josh’s favorites of all time in fact.
Everything is fantastic (especially the spicy bbq sauce), but my absolute favorite thing is the potato salad. Which is actually kind of shocking, because I don’t really like potato salad…
I’d been trying to make this sour cream based potato salad all summer, when my friend Jennifer took pity on me and tested it for me along side the real deal to give me the feedback I desperately needed. The result is what I would call a dang good copycat for all us Arkansas expats. Y’all let me know what you think!
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Copycat Whole Hog Potato Salad
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Description
I’m so picky when it comes to potato salad, and if you love Whole Hog as much as I do – you’re going to love this one!
Ingredients
- 1.75 lb red potatoes
- ½ TBS Sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dry parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dry ranch dressing mix
- ¼ cup chives
- 1 cup cooked bacon crumbled (about 12 slices)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ TBS white vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and slice potatoes.
- Bring a big pot of water to a boil and add the sliced potatoes. Cook until fork tender.
- Once cooked, mix together with all ingredients while still warm. (I save a little bacon and chives to put on top before serving.)
- Refrigerate for at least a few hours prior to serving.
Notes
- Can double for a large crowd.
- I know it feels like a lot of bacon, but trust me and go with it.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Sides
Keywords: Potato Salad, Whole Hog, Sides, bbq sides
Perfect! Thanks for the recipe to the world’s greatest potato salad!
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I followed this recipe to the T except I added the whole pkg of Ranch. More spice yet not to salty. My family loved it. Don’t be afraid to add more ranch!😋
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Thanks so much, Adam & Deborah! Great note on the ranch!
How many servings for the recipe?
Hi Kelley! 8-10 servings for a sidedish!
Absolutely the best potato salad made 6x fed 100 people perfectly and really got it don’t quick was surprises how fast we got it done tip make your bacon about 1 hour early so the grease has time to drain out
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Thanks, Danielle! Great tip on the bacon – I usually do that as well, I should probably add to the instructions! 🙂
I’ve found its even better if you bake the potatoes! Give it a try!
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I am a true Midwest southerner. Born and raised in central Arkansas lived in Kansas and Nebraska for the last decade. I have been looking for this recipe. Found this one am making it for my sons confirmation dinner Palm Sunday. Thanks for posting!!!
This is my new favorite potato salad recipe. I doubled up on everything and of all the salads at Saturday’s BBQ, this was the only one that was GONE. Everyone loved it!
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Thank you so much, Geoff! I’m so glad it was a hit! 🙂
This is great! I had an idea that I wanted a Cajun potato salad (boiling the potatoes in crab boil) but needed a good sour cream base to compliment the spicy crab boil. Combining the two was just perfect. Thanks for the recipe!
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That sounds delicious! So glad its worked out, now I’m going to have to try boiling my potatoes that way!
The Whole Hog potato salad is the only one we all like, and this tastes exactly like it! Thank you! I used 2 large leftover baked potatoes because I had them, but followed the dressing recipe as written. Will make this over and over.
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Thank you, Amanda!! I’m so glad y’all like it! Brilliant with the baked potatoes. (Whole Hog is the only one I like as well!)
As a life-long central Arkansan, Whole Hog is the ONLY barbecue restaurant that I patronize. Your recipe for their potato salad is 100% spot on! I have made it multiple times, and everyone always loves it. I’ve found that making it a day ahead really brings out the flavor. I made a batch today for tomorrow’s Super Bowl Sunday. Thanks so much for this jewel of a recipe!
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Thank you so much for the comment and review!!! We made it this weekend too! I’m so glad y’all like it!!