The Swabian-Hall swine (Schwäbisch-Hällisches Landschwein) is a breed of domestic pig originating from Schwäbisch Hall in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

He imported Meishan pigs from China to crossbreed with the German Landrace, a strategy that proved particularly successful in the Hohenlohe region, and around the town of Schwäbisch Hall.

This hybridization led to the creation of a robust breed that became renowned for its superior quality, especially in terms of fat production, a prized trait in traditional German agriculture.

However, its prominence waned in the 1960s as market preferences shifted toward leaner pork with lower fat content, making the breed less commercially viable.

[3][4][5][6] Today, the Swabian-Hall pig is highly esteemed among gourmets for its darker, richly flavored meat and distinctive taste, which sets it apart from leaner varieties.