German-Style Schwenkbraten Pork Chops
German Schwenkbraten features pork loin chops marinated with garlic, crushed juniper berries, mustard, thyme, oregano, paprika, curry powder, cayenne and black pepper, creating a boldly spiced, aromatic flavor. The pork is marinated for a full day, then grilled and served in rolls with onion wedges on top, making it a satisfying choice for a casual lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in German-Style Schwenkbraten Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 63 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Place onion wedges in a bowl. Use a large spoon to gently press the onions until they release some of their juices. Add oil, garlic, juniper berries, mustard, thyme, oregano, paprika, curry powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper, and mix well.
- 2
Arrange pork chops in a large baking pan and pour the marinade evenly over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
- 4
Meanwhile, remove the pork from the marinade and allow it to come to room temperature. Wrap the onions in a separate foil pouch and discard the marinade.
- 5
Cook the pork steaks and onions on the preheated grill until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes per side.
- Calories 677.7 kcal High 34%
- Protein 50.36 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 16.45 g 6%
- Total Fat 45.34 g High 58%
- Saturated Fat 10.4 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 159.19 mg High 53%
- Sodium 144.36 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.88 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 0.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 77.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.3 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 307.21 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 5.2 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
German Style Schwenkbraten Pork Chops is a German dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Cayenne Pepper, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 677.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is German-Style Schwenkbraten Pork Chops?
- It is a German recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is German-Style Schwenkbraten Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Cayenne Pepper, Curry Powder, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with German-Style Schwenkbraten Pork Chops?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make German-Style Schwenkbraten Pork Chops?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 677.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is German-Style Schwenkbraten Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is German-Style Schwenkbraten Pork Chops healthy?
- German-Style Schwenkbraten Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 677.7 calories and 50.36 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 144.36 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.4 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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