Ingredients

1 lb. beef

1 lb. pork

ground together

8 cups water

2 1/2 cups Pinhead Oatmeal (Steelcut)

*1 large onion sliced

*1 to 4 bay leaves (optional)

3 teaspoons salt

a pinch of pepper

*VARIATION: Substitute 2 teaspoons dried summary savory in place of onion and bay leaves

Preparation

  1. Put water into pan, when boiling, add salt, pepper, and oatmeal.
  2. Cook 2 hours, stirring often, keep lid on while cooking over low heat.
  3. Add meat, onion, and bay leaves, mix well.
  4. Let cook 1 hour, stirring often.
  5. Pour into bread pans. When cool, place in refrigerator. Will keep for days
  6. When ready to use, slice the loaf of goetta and put into a pan in which there is a little bacon fat. Fry until well browned. (Very good for breakfast)