Oktoberfest pork recipe?

Question

My brother and I went to Oktoberfest in Munich last year and had the most delicious pork sandwich we have ever had. It had chunks of what looked like roasted or grilled pork, and I was wondering if anyone knew what it was called, and where I could find a recipe?

Answer 1

I think what you are refering to is Schweinehals or Schweinenacken sandwiches. Schweinehals/nacken refers to the cut of the meet from the neck of the pork up to the 4th or 5th rib. Sadly enough it is often difficult to get this cut in the US. You can find this cut under the names blade and spare rib and alternatively also as Chine or Shoulder. However do not confuse it with spare ribs which are actually not from the spare rib at all, but from the rib part of the belly. Spare rib comes from the neck end when the blade has been removed. The higher fat content (10 to 15 %) of this cut makes the sandwiches so juicy compared to pork loin. I always wondered what americans do with that cut, probably goes into cat/dog food or stew meat, what a waste.

The pork can be fried in a skillet or barbequed. Unlike steaks you should make sure that the pork is all the way done but do not overcook it.

To make a marinade/barbeque sauce the taste similar to what was probably used on the meat is fairly simple, please note however that when I mix it together I never measure anything so the amount given here are just my best guess:

~1/4 tsp salt

~1/4 tsp pepper

~1/2 tsp paprika powder

~1 TB ketchup

~2 TB oil

~2 TB water

Marinate the pork in this or brush it on will grilling it.

Hope this is what you were loking for