German Schwenkbraten Recipe

Name: German Schwenkbraten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 onions, cut into wedges; 1 cup vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 7 dried juniper berries, crushed; 1 tablespoon German stone ground mustard; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 8 (8 ounce) boneless pork loin chops

Servings: persons

10 onions, cut into wedges
1 cup vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
7 dried juniper berries, crushed
1 tablespoon German stone ground mustard
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
8 (8 ounce) boneless pork loin chops

1
Place the onion wedges in a bowl. Use a large spoon to gently press the onions until they release some of their juices. Combine the oil, garlic, juniper berries, mustard, thyme, oregano, paprika, curry powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper with the onions and mix to combine.
2
Arrange the steaks in a large baking pan. Pour the marinade evenly over top of the pork. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
3
Remove pork from marinade and allow to come to room temperature as you preheat the grill. Wrap the onions separately with foil to create a pouch. Discard marinade.
4
Preheat grill for medium heat.
5
Grill the pork steaks and onions until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes per side.

1148

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 onions, cut into wedges, 1 cup vegetable oil, 4 cloves garlic, crushed, 7 dried juniper berries, crushed, and more.

Yes, German Schwenkbraten falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

German Schwenkbraten

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Variations & substitutions

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