The marinate for the schwenkbraten is the magic touch in making these pork chops stand out from all the others. It’s usually avoided when cooking the schwenkbraten, and it won’t give you the target flavor. If you’re going for authenticity, try to stay away from the gas grill. While traditionally cooked over an open fire, you can still achieve a similar result by cooking these on your charcoal grill. And that’s okay! Don’t let that stop you from cooking these schwenkbraten on whatever grill you have on your patio. Now, I understand that most of you don’t have a schwenker just sitting in your backyard. And who could blame him? Marinated grilled pork cooked over an open fire sounds good to me, and the flavors in these pork chops is gonna blow your mind. Schwenkbraten is just one of the recipes he’s oh-so subtly hinted at me to make for this site. He lived in Germany for a few years way back when he was just a young, impressionable 19-year-old, and I guess you could say the flavors stuck with him. My husband, Todd, is a big fan of German and German-inspired food. Now that you’re up to speed, let’s talk a little bit more about this particular recipe. The schwenker (person) making the schwenkbraten (food) over the schwenker (grill) is schwenken (swinging/grilling the meat). The person cooking the meat is also called the schwenker, and they aren’t grilling. Either way, they are meant to be easy to assemble for outdoor cooking wherever you happen to be. These schwenkers can be handmade or purchased pre-made. The meat is then grilled on an outdoor grill called a schwenker.Ī schwenker is composed of an open fire (either a campfire or a fire bowl), with the meat on top of a grill that is suspended from a swinging tripod. For today’s marinade, I used some must-have ingredients for a schwenkbraten marinade (with juniper berries, garlic, and ground mustard) to make it as authentic as possible. Traditionally, the pork is marinated in a red paprika or green herb marinade prior to grilling. Schwenkbraten is a grilled German pork chop that is marinated, grilled, and is simply bursting with flavor. Marinated in a fragrant and flavor-packed marinade, this schwenkbraten is a must-try the next time you’re up for grilling something new. Copyright Statement, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers.Schwenkbraten (AKA Grilled German Pork Chops) are tasty German pork chops traditionally cooked on an outdoor grill called a schwenker. Written, designed and maintained by Teri Ranck Foster. This site may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission and appropriate credit given. No matter where I take my guests, it seems they like my kitchen best. Let rest, tented with foil, about 5 minutes before serving. Grill the chops until nicely browned and cooked through, an internal temperature of about 150° F, about 8 minutes per side, depending on the grill and thickness of chops. Let most of the marinade drip off of the chops.

Prepare the outdoor grill for medium-direct heat. Bring to room temperature before grilling.) ( Cover and refrigerate if marinating for more than 60 minutes.

Marinate for 30 to 60 minutes, turning occasionally. Pour over the chops, turning them to coat both sides. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Place the chops in a shallow bowl in one layer. 4 thick-cut, bone-in pork loin chops, trimmed of excess fat.The chops can be cooked outdoors, indoors with a grill pan or skillet, under the broiler, and in any amount needed. It is quick, easy, healthy and delicious. I love bone-in pork chops and this recipe is one of my favorite preparations. Grilled Pork Chops with Lemon-Mustard Marinade

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