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Goetta Recipe (Cincinnati Sausage)

These famous sausage grain patties from the Greater Cincinnati area and of German origin have a fantastic flavor and are an absolutely delicious addition to your breakfast!  

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 24 patties
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: German , American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups steel-cut oats (aka pinhead oats)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 teaspoons sea salt
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 large yellow onion , finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

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  1. Place the broth, oats, water, salt, bay leaves and marjoram in a large pot.  Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat to low, cover, and gently simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's soft and the liquid is absorbed. Discard the bay leaves. Add the meat, onions, garlic and spices.  Return to a boil then reduce to low, cover and cook for another hour, stirring occasionally.   If the liquid has not all been absorbed, remove the lid and continue to cook uncovered, stirring occasionally until the mixture has thickened.Pour and press the mixture into 2 (9x5) greased loaf pans and let cool completely.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.  
  2. To serve, cut into thick slices, at least 1/2 inch (otherwise they'll fall apart; I cut them inside the pan, if you invert the whole thing it will be very messy), and fry them in batches in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat without any oil.  Again, do not use oil, use a dry, non-stick pan.  Fry them on both sides for 4-5 minutes or until browned and crispy on the exterior.  (See blog post for 5 Keys To Goetta Success.)READ THE BLOG POST FOR TIPS ON HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY FRY GOETTA.

Notes

  • THIS FREEZES WELL:  Wrap the loaf pans and freeze for up to 2-3 months.  Let fully thaw before slicing and frying.  Alternatively, pre-slice it and place the slices between wax paper, then freeze.  That way you can conveniently grab however many slices you need at a time without thawing the whole loaf.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 465mg (19%) Potassium 136mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24patties

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 465mg 19%
Potassium 136mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.