Homemade Goetta

Transform your breakfast table with the comforting and flavorful tradition of Homemade Goetta, a beloved Midwestern classic. This hearty recipe blends tender pork shoulder, savory ground beef, and nutty steel-cut oats, slowly simmered with aromatic spices like allspice and cloves for an irresistibly rich and filling dish. With a touch of crispiness when pan-fried, each slice delivers a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Ideal for meal prepping, this recipe yields two loaves that can be sliced, fried, and paired with eggs or toast for a wholesome, satisfying breakfast or brunch. Whether you're introducing goetta to your kitchen for the first time or recreating a nostalgic favorite, this simple yet time-honored dish is bound to become a cherished staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 12

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large stockpot, combine the pork shoulder, ground beef, and 8 cups of water. Stir to blend the meats thoroughly.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Simmer gently for approximately 1.5 hours until the meat is tender and begins to break apart. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Remove the bay leaves from the pot. Using a hand blender or two forks, shred the meat in the pot.

Step 5

Add the steel-cut oats, salt, ground black pepper, ground allspice, and ground cloves to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

The mixture should be thick and sticky, with a consistency similar to thick porridge.

Step 8

Line two 9x5 inch loaf pans with parchment paper or lightly oil them.

Step 9

Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pans, pressing down firmly to ensure there are no air pockets.

Step 10

Let the goetta cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to set completely.

Step 11

Once set, slice the goetta into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Step 12

To serve, fry slices in a pan over medium heat with a little oil until browned and crispy on both sides.

Step 13

Serve warm as part of a hearty breakfast.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3434.5 grams (3434.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3638

Total Fat 160.80g	206%
Saturated Fat 56.20g	281%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 721mg	240%
Sodium 11306mg	492%
Total Carbohydrate 305.50g	111%
Dietary Fiber 45.90g	164%
Total Sugars 17.70g
Protein 230.50g	461%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 574mg	44%
Iron 30mg	169%
Potassium 2991mg	64%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 34.0%