Homemade Goetta
Transform your breakfast game with this irresistible Homemade Goetta recipe, a traditional German-American dish packed with rich, savory flavors. Featuring a perfect blend of tender pork shoulder, ground beef, and steel-cut oats, this slow-cooked masterpiece is infused with aromatic spices like allspice, cloves, and bay leaves for a deeply satisfying taste. After simmering to perfection, the mixture sets in loaf pans overnight, creating a firm texture ideal for slicing and frying. Serve golden-browned goetta alongside eggs or toast for a hearty, comforting meal that’s as timeless as it is delicious. Whether you’re exploring Cincinnati-style cuisine or simply craving a unique breakfast option, this goetta recipe is a must-try! Perfect for meal prepping or weekend brunches, this dish elevates your mornings with homemade goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork shoulder
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 cups water
- 2.5 cups steel-cut oats
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1.5 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
In a large stockpot, combine the pork shoulder, ground beef, and 8 cups of water. Stir to blend the meats thoroughly.
Add the finely chopped onion and bay leaves to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
Simmer gently for approximately 1.5 hours until the meat is tender and begins to break apart. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the bay leaves from the pot. Using a hand blender or two forks, shred the meat in the pot.
Add the steel-cut oats, salt, ground black pepper, ground allspice, and ground cloves to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Maintain a low heat and continue to simmer, stirring frequently, for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the mixture has thickened and oats are fully cooked.
The mixture should be thick and sticky, with a consistency similar to thick porridge.
Line two 9x5 inch loaf pans with parchment paper or lightly oil them.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pans, pressing down firmly to ensure there are no air pockets.
Let the goetta cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to set completely.
Once set, slice the goetta into 1/2-inch thick slices.
To serve, fry slices in a pan over medium heat with a little oil until browned and crispy on both sides.
Serve warm as part of a hearty breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 785 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 326 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
