Schwenkbraten is one of the specialties of Saarland region of Germany made of grilled marinated pork neck called Schweinenacken or Schweinekamm in German. Summers in Saarland is incomplete without this dish as they are very fond of outdoor grilling, as most Germans enjoy during summertime.

In German, "Schwenk" means to swing back and forth. A grilling tool called Schwenker or Schwenkbraten Grill is used to prepare this dish. It is similar to a Rotisserie, but instead of spinning the meat like in the Rotisserie, the Schwenker swings the pork over the hoat coals to cook the marinated meat evenly.

A Schwenker is a swinging grill that hangs from a tripod and is available in many supermarkets or Baumarkt (DIY market), like Max Bahr especially during summertime.

Schwenkbraten is an integral part of Saarland celebrations and a summertime tradition that is not celebrated in Sarland alone, but has spread to most of Germany.

Personal Note: I am using a stationary grill to grill Wurst and marinated meat during summertime, but I have already seen a Schwenker many times and I intend to buy a Schwenker to bring home to my country on my next vacation as we are also fond of grilling in the Philippines. I like this German grilling method and I am sure my family way back in the Philippines will enjoy using a Schwenker.


Related Articles

Kabbesmeng ■■■■■■
Kabbesmeng also known as Kappesmeng refers to one of the traditional foods from Saarland, Germany. It . . . Read More
Vacation Time! Culinary Holidays, Learn Basic Food Terms in 6 Languages ■■■■■
Vacation Time! Culinary Holidays, Learn Basic Food Terms in 6 Languages: It is spring time, the weather . . . Read More
Grill at top500.de■■■■■
A "grill" typically refers to cooking equipment used for grilling food, usually in the restaurant or . . . Read More
Cochinita Pibil ■■■■■
Cochinita Pibil refers to a traditional slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatan region of Mexico. Cochinita . . . Read More
Takokak ■■■■
Takokak is the Indonesian word for "eggplant" or "aubegine", a kind of vegetable used all over in all . . . Read More
Features ■■■■
Features: This website not only features a glossary of international food and drink, but also provides . . . Read More
Inihaw na Saba / Inihaw na Saging na Saba ■■■■
Inihaw na Saba / Inihaw na Saging na Saba:Inihaw na Saging na Saba (grilled plantain or cooking banana . . . Read More
Bistek ■■■■
Bistek is a Filipino version of beef steak or stir fried steak Bistek refers to Philippines version of . . . Read More
Sinigang ■■■■
Sinigang refers to Filipino method of cooking meats, fish or vegetables with sour fruit, like tamarind, . . . Read More
Kinunot ■■■■
Kinunot is a dish from the Philippines, specifically from the Bicol Region which is made with a fish . . . Read More