The Schwäbisch-Hällisches Landschwein pig breed emerged around 1820 as a result of crossing Chinese saddleback pigs with the existing wild pig population in Schwäbisch Hall in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The Chinese pigs were imported with the intent of creating a new breed of pig with the perfect balance between fat and lean meat.
These pigs possess a natural layer of fat, and their flesh is firmer and darker than that of other breeds. These characteristics make it popular today among gourmet chefs, who have nothing but praise for this unique meat and its incredible flavor.