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Türkiye’s northeastern province of Kars’s cold winter months and snow-covered landscape provide an ideal environment for raising geese, known for their unique flavour. An indispensable part of winter tables and a significant source of income, geese were put through the fattening process.
Mahir Bulut, who arrived in Istanbul and settled in the village of İncedere in the Akyaka district of Kars, returned to his village and began raising geese to supplement his family’s income. Beginning with 500 geese and growing to 1,400, Bulut fattens his geese before slaughter. He brings them to ponds several times a day to swim. This way, he meets his geese’s water needs and ensures their cleanliness.
This period, which usually begins with the onset of cold weather, is fueled by feeding them high-nutrient, natural grains like barley and wheat to help them gain weight. This specialized diet enhances the flavour, quality and fat content of goose meat, making it suitable for winter consumption.
In winter, geese are slaughtered, salted and stored outside in the cold. Goose meat, a popular choice among local and foreign tourists visiting Kars region, fetches high prices…
