The Sarge's Goetta - German Breakfast Treat

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This goetta recipe is of German origin, and I have never seen it anywhere except in the Greater Cincinnati Metro area. I typically make this once a year when winter is coming. To serve, slice into thin slices and fry like bacon.

close up view of a fried eggs with German Breakfast Treats pieces, toast and fresh herbs on a white plate
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Prep Time:
5 hrs
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
20

Ingredients

  • 3 quarts water

  • 2 tablespoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 5 cups steel cut oats

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • 2 pounds ground pork sausage

  • 2 large onions, finely chopped

  • ¼ cup cooking oil

Directions

  1. Bring water, salt, and pepper to boil in a slow cooker set to High. Stir in steel cut oats, cover, and cook 90 minutes.

  2. In a large bowl, mix beef, pork, and onions. Stir into the oat mixture, and reduce heat to Low. Cover, and continue cooking 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

  3. Transfer the mixture to a medium baking pan, and cool until semi-solid. Turn out onto wax paper, and chill 1 hour in the refrigerator, or until firm.

  4. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat. Cut the refrigerated mixture into thin slices. Cook slices one at a time in the heated oil until evenly brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

511 Calories
36g Fat
29g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 511
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 1036mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 222mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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