Poultry
Steinbacher
B tier
Steinbacher is a fighting-origin German goose from Thuringia that doubles as a flavourful utility bird—alert, muscular, and less fat-laden than pure foie-type heavies. Meat is firm and savoury, rewarding careful roasting and excellent in braised portions. Treat like a slightly athletic roasting goose: baste, do not overcook breast, and give legs enough time. Pair with Thuringian or central German flavours—onion sauce, dumplings, braised red cabbage. Availability is limited outside specialty breeders.
Also known as: Steinbacher Kampfgans, Steinbacher
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History
Steinbach-area breeders developed a distinct orange-billed fighting and utility goose.
Steinbacher gained formal recognition in German breed standards.
Conservation breeding preserved Steinbacher after declines in traditional keeping.
Rare-breed markets occasionally supplied Steinbacher for table use.