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Goetta

Recipe Information

Description:
Goetta is a delicious German recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 1 hour, 30 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 32 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 32
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 1 Hour, 30 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour, 40 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Pork; Beef
Category Meat
Meal Breakfast; Brunch; Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine German; American; Fusion
Cook Method Boiling; Frying
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 1/4 cups pinhead oatmeal

  • 1/2 pound ground pork

  • 1/2 pound ground beef

  • 1 small (or 1/2 large) onion, sliced

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • Pinch of black pepper

Directions

  • Boil the water in a large pot. Add the salt, pepper, and oatmeal, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

  • In a separate bowl, combine the pork, beef, onion, and bay leaves. Add the meat mixture to the cooked oats and stir well.

  • Cook for one hour, stirring frequently. Remove the pot from heat, discard bay leaves, and transfer to bread pans for overnight refrigeration.

  • When ready to serve, cut the goetta into slices approximately 1/2 inch thick and fry in a frying pan until crispy.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 65 cal

  • Total fat: 4g

  • Cholesterol: 13mg

  • Sodium: 11mg

  • Carbohydrate: 4g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 4g