Authentic Schwenkbraten (German BBQ Pork Steaks)
Try this delicious traditional recipe from the Saarland. These marinated pork steaks are called Schwenkbraten and are traditionally cooked on a Schwenkgrill.
Servings 4 people
Calories 365kcal
Equipment
- a grill or BBQ 15
Ingredients
- 4 pork neck steaks about 200 g / ½ lb each, cut 1.5 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) thick. You can substitute the pork neck steaks with pork chops or pork loin steaks.
For the marinade
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large onions
- 3 garlic cloves
- 5 juniper berries
- 1 tablespoon German mustard or substitute with Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onions finely.2 large onions
- Peel the garlic cloves and crush them.3 garlic cloves
- Crush the juniper berries with a pestle and mortar, or use another heavy item.5 juniper berries
- Assemble the remaining marinade ingredients (mustard, thyme, oregano, paprika powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper) in a large shallow bowl. Stir with a spoon until well combined.½ cup vegetable oil, 1 tbsp German mustard, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp smoked paprika powder , 1 tsp cayenne pepper , 1 tsp salt , ½ tsp black pepper
- Add the pork steaks to the bowl and rub the marinade in. Store the marinated pork steaks in an airtight container in the fridge. (I like to keep them in a zip lock bag to make sure the steaks stay fully covered in the marinade.)4 pork neck steaks
- Leave to marinate for at least 24 to 48 hours. Remove the meat from the fridge at least 1 hour before grilling.
- Oil your grill plate before making the fire.
- Using the back of a spoon, remove the onions from the pork steaks. You can fry them in a pan on the stove or place them in foil to cook over the BBQ.
- Grill each steak for about 10 to 15 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Exact cooking time depends on the thickness of the steak and the heat of the grill.
- Serve with a side salad and white crusty bread. If you like, place the cooked onions on top of the steaks.
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 478IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
