Pork Shoulder (swabian Schäufele)

Pork Shoulder, known as Swabian Schäufele, is a traditional dish from the Swabian region of Germany. This flavorful and tender pork roast is a staple in Swabian cuisine and is often enjoyed with potato salad and sauerkraut.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Swabian German Cuisine Pork Roast
Pork Shoulder (swabian Schäufele)

Ingredients

  • 1 pork shoulder, bone-in (about 4-5 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Score the skin of the pork shoulder in a diamond pattern.
  3. Rub the pork shoulder with vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds.
  4. Place the chopped onion and minced garlic in the bottom of a roasting pan and place the pork shoulder on top.
  5. Pour the chicken broth into the pan.
  6. Cover the roasting pan with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
  7. Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 1 hour, or until the pork shoulder is tender and the skin is crispy.
  8. Let the pork shoulder rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
3 hours
Total time:
3 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
28g
Carbohydrates
0g

Supplies

Roasting pan Foil

Tools

Knife Cutting board Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Swabian Schäufele with traditional potato salad and sauerkraut for an authentic Swabian meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the pork shoulder in a mixture of beer, mustard, and spices overnight before roasting.

Cost

$20