Goetta

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef
• 1 lb spicy pork
• 8 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups steel-cut (Pinhead) oats (NOT instant or quick)
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 to 4 bay leaves
• 3 tsp salt
• Pinch of pepper

Instructions:

1. Using a large (8 qt or larger) pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt, pepper, and oats.
2. Cook for 2 hours, stirring often (remember to scrape the bottom of the pot). Keep lid on while cooking over low heat. Watch for boil-overs.
3. Add meat, onion, and bay leaves over low heat. Mix well.
4. Let cook for 1 hour, stirring often.
5. Pour into bread pans. When cool, place in fridge or package for freezer.
6. When ready to use, slice a loaf of goetta and put it into a greased pan. Fry until crispy on both sides.

Tips & Tricks:

• Throughout the cooking process, make sure to get the mixture off the bottom of the pan, or else it can scorch.