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Saxon Pork Roll — traditional dish from Saxony, Germany
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥710kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑48gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Saxon Pork Roll

How to order / say it
Say it Sächsische Roulade — [ZECK-si-shuh ROW-lah-deh]
Order I'd like the Saxon Pork Roll, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne die Sächsische Roulade, bitte.
Say locally

Slices of pork rolled with mustard, bacon, and pickles, cooked in a rich gravy.

Why try it?

This dish is a staple in Saxony's home cooking culture, representing the region's appreciation for robust, flavor-packed meals. Its preparation is a family affair and shared at the table frequently during gatherings.

How it tastes

The pork is juicy and seasoned with sharp mustard and smoky bacon, while the gravy is rich and savory, enhancing the flavors. The pickles add a surprising burst of tartness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1830

Roulades originated as a practical way to use less tender cuts of meat. They became popular in Saxony around the early 19th century, adapting to local tastes and evolving into a cherished classic.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 600 g pork slices
  • 🥩 150 g bacon
  • 🥕 50 g pickles
  • 🧂 50 g mustard
  • 🥣 500 ml beef broth
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🌾 30 g flour
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 to taste salt

Method

  1. 1 Spread mustard on pork slices and fill with bacon, onions, and pickles.
  2. 2 Roll up, secure with toothpicks, brown in butter.
  3. 3 Simmer in beef broth to cook thoroughly.
  4. 4 Thicken the gravy with flour and serve.
  5. 5 Serve hot with gravy poured over.

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