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Bavarian Pork Roast — traditional dish from Bavaria, Germany
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾15gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Bavarian Pork Roast

How to order / say it
Say it Schweinsbraten — [SHVINES-brah-ten]
Order I'd like the Bavarian pork roast, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne den Schweinsbraten, bitte.
Say locally

A succulent and hearty roast pork dish with a crispy crust.

Why try it?

This dish epitomizes Bavarian coziness, often shared among family and friends on Sundays. It showcases the region's love for hearty meals and traditional culinary techniques.

How it tastes

Expect tender pork with a crispy, flavorful crust, often seasoned with cumin and other spices. It's served with rich gravy and the warm, comforting aroma permeates the air.

Origin & History — first documented: 1847

Originating in the 19th century, Schweinsbraten became a staple in Bavarian cuisine as a way to celebrate special occasions and weekly gatherings. Emphasizing communal dining, it highlighted the abundance of locally raised pork.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 1 kg pork shoulder
  • 🧂 1 tbsp salt
  • 🧂 1 tsp pepper
  • 🧂 1 tsp cumin
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🍷 250 ml beer
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🥕 1 large carrot

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
  2. 2 Season pork with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  3. 3 Sear pork in a hot pan until brown on all sides.
  4. 4 Place pork in a roasting pan, add garlic, onion, carrot, and beer. Roast for 1.5 hours.
  5. 5 Let it rest before slicing and serving with gravy.

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