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Schweinebraten

Schweinebraten is a traditional roast pork dish in German-speaking countries, particularly Germany and Austria. It is typically prepared from a cut such as pork shoulder (Schweineschulter) or pork loin (Schweinelende). The skin is scored and salted to promote crackling; the meat is seasoned with black pepper, garlic, onion, and sometimes caraway seeds and bay leaves. The roast is browned and then cooked slowly in the oven, with the pan juices collected and deglazed to form a gravy. In many regions the dish is also prepared using beer or stock to keep the meat moist during roasting. A common finishing technique is a brief higher heat at the end to crisp the skin.

Regional variations: Bavarian and Austrian versions emphasize a crisp crackling and a rich, dark gravy, often

Serving: Schweinebraten is typically presented sliced, with the crackling skin and ample gravy. It is a common

based
on
beer.
The
dish
is
usually
served
with
side
dishes
such
as
pretzels,
potato
dumplings
(Kartoffelknödel)
or
bread
dumplings,
and
a
vegetable
accompaniment
such
as
red
cabbage
(Rotkohl)
or
sauerkraut.
A
closely
related
regional
dish
is
Schäufele,
a
bone-in
pork
shoulder
baked
until
tender
and
served
with
the
same
accompaniments,
common
in
Franconia.
Sunday
meal
and
tavern
staple
in
many
German-speaking
areas,
and
remains
popular
at
festive
occasions
and
family
gatherings.