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Nutritional Values
780kcal
45gProtein
40gCarbs
50gFat
3gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Roast Pork with Dumplings
How to order / say it
Say it
Schweinebraten mit Knödeln — [shvY-ne-bra-ten mitt KnO-del]
Order
I'd like the roast pork with dumplings, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne den Schweinebraten mit Knödeln, bitte.
Say locally
Slow-roasted pork served with potato dumplings and gravy.
Why try it?
Experiencing Schweinebraten offers a taste of Bavarian tradition that is deeply connected to communal meal gatherings. It reflects Munich's celebration of hearty, comforting flavors.
How it tastes
The pork is tender with crispy skin, offering a savory and robust taste, paired with soft and chewy dumplings that soak up the rich, meaty gravy.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Originating in Bavaria during the mid-19th century, Schweinebraten gained popularity as a Sunday family meal, becoming a staple at beer gardens and Oktoberfest. It reflects the region's abundance of pork and love for robust flavors.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 1 kg pork shoulder
- 🥕 500 g potatoes
- 🧄 100 g onions
- 🌾 100 g flour
- 🥛 200 ml milk
- 🧂 1 tsp caraway seeds
Method
- 1 Preheat the oven and season the pork shoulder.
- 2 Roast the pork until golden and crispy, basting occasionally.
- 3 Prepare potato dumplings by mixing potatoes with flour and milk.
- 4 Boil dumplings while pork rests and make a gravy with drippings.
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