
German Grilled Pork Chops (Authentic Schwenkbraten)
Serves 435 mins prep55 mins cook
This grilled pork chop recipe is addicting! The dry-rub marinated pork is a specialty from Germany’s Saarland region, where my dad lives. It’s the number one thing to hit the grill there during summertime.
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What you need

red onion

salt

black peppercorn

tsp dried thyme

tbsp oregano

garlic

bay leaves

tsp clove

juniper berries

tsp spices
Instructions
1. Rub plenty of salt onto the pork. Mix together the remaining spices and garlic. Rub dry-rub marinade into both sides of the meat. 2. In a large bowl or in a gallon-sized freezer bag, alternate between the onion slices and spiced, raw pork, finishing with the onion slices. Cover and allow to marinade in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours, or up to 3 days. 3. Cook the meat on a charcoal or a wood-burning grill (traditionally a swinging grill called a Schwenkgrill or Schwenker) until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit (about 20 minutes for a thick-cut meat). 4. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. 5. Serve with rustic slices of bread (baguette is great!), potato salad, and either a cool glass of beer or a crisp rosé.View original recipe
