German Schwenkbraten Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 29, 2010

Schwenk was our favorite at cookouts when stationed at Bitburg AB Germany. We've made it twice now. Once with boneless pork loin chops and seasoned as indicated. Once with sliced pork tenderloin and only hlaf of the curry. Family and friends have raved about this dish both times. The chops were a little tougher than ideal, but still very good eats.

—Sarge

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 04, 2012

The main thing missing is SALT! Not during the marinading process, mind you, it would dry out the meat, but for sure before cooking it! Also, the onions are too over powering, the way they are prepared. My suggestiion for anyone looking for something similar would probably be to make a rub with the spices, season the meat well, then cover with the onions (they tenderize), then salt and cook the meat. If you still want to cook up the onions, you can season to your individual taste.

—silke

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Feb 07, 2008

The flavor of this meat was fabulous. I picked the recipe hoping to match the pork we ate in Germany last summer. I served it to my German-immigrant in-laws. We all agree on 3 points... 1)the pork was great 2)I should've used sweet/vidalia onions and 3) this isn't German. Curry is absolutely not a spice used in Duetchland until relatively recently. I would absolutely make this again, especially for a summer cook-out.

—cutiemoose

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Nov 30, 2007

I have looked for this recipe for over 15 years. thank you for posting the recipe. The cayenne peper was just a little to much for me. Over all GERAT Recipe

—kathy

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Oct 18, 2007

I prepared this for my Mom's birthday and received RAVE reviews. I used Bone-in Pork loin chops and increased the recipie for 12 people. I served it with German Potato Salad and Red Cabbage. YUM! I'll be making this again..

—Momof3inWI

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Jan 05, 2009

This was pretty darn close to what I remember when I was in Germany for 4 years, real tender and flavorful but not as strong as the real thing, still real good though. Prost!

—Boog

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May 14, 2011

My husband and I met in Germany. We have been thinking about this for 20 years. I am so happy to find this recipe! I am hoping it is the real deal. I have to disagree with the previous post about curry as I was eating curry wurst on a weekly basis in Germany 20 years ago.

—care625

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Mar 25, 2012

We spent 4 years stationed in Germany (Bitburg) and loved eating schwenkbraten! We have wished we could have some ever since! This is a fabulous recipe! My family loved it!! I can't wait to make it for company! As far as authenticity goes, this tastes exactly like the schwenks we had in Germany. PS I served it to company with "authentic German Potato Salad" and they raved about it.

—angela

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Nutrition

Calories
646 kcal
32%

Carbohydrates
16.3 g
5%

Cholesterol
110 mg
37%

Fat
47.6 g
73%

Fiber
3.8 g
15%

Protein
38.5 g
77%

Sodium
109 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

German Schwenkbraten

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 646
** Calories from Fat: 428

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 47.6g 73 %
** Saturated Fat 11.6g 58 %
** Cholesterol 110mg 37 %
** Sodium 109mg 4 %
** Potassium 825mg 23 %
** Total Carbohydrates 16.3g 5 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15 %
** Protein 38.5g 77 %
** Sugars 6.1g
** Vitamin A 16 %
** Vitamin C 22 %
** Calcium 11 %
** Iron 33 %
** Thiamin 140 %
** Niacin 123 %
** Vitamin B6 59 %
** Magnesium 21 %
** Folate 22 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.