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Developed in Saarland (southwest Germany, borders France) and adopted all over Germany where regulations allow, the "Schwenker" is a pork steak marinated for at least 24 hours and grilled over a wood fire. The "Schwenker" is also the person who does the "schwenken" (swinging), as the grill swings gently over a wood fire using a metal tripod.

Makes 8 large pork steaks.

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This takes 20 minutes to put together and an 8 to 24 hour marinade time, plus 20 minutes to grill.