Goetta

Goetta is a meat-and-grain sausage or mush of German inspiration that is popular in the greater Cincinnati area. It is primarily composed of ground meat (pork, or pork and beef), pin-head oats and spices.

Fat 72%Protein 20%
Percent Calories

1 serving of goetta (Goetta is a meat-and-grain sausage or mush of German inspiration that is popular in the greater Cincinnati area. It is primarily composed of ground meat (pork, or pork and beef), pin-head oats and spices.) contains 487 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 8% carbs, 72% fat, and 20% protein. This is a good source of protein (43% of your Daily Value), vitamin a (24% of your Daily Value), and vitamin b12 (38% of your Daily Value).

Makes
8 servings
Prep Time
60 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 onion, chopped fine 1 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1 teaspoon ground fennel 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 4 1/4 cups water 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage 1 3/4 cup quick-cooking steel-cut oats 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Grease 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch nonstick loaf pan. Melt butter in Dutch oven over med-high heat. Add onion and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in sage, fennel, and allspice and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 4 1/4 cup water and sausage and mash with potato masher until water and sausage are fully combined. Bring to boil and stir in oats. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Uncover and maintain gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture is very thick and rubber spatula dragged across bottom of pot leaves trail for about 3 seconds, 15 to 18 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Smooth top and tap firmly on counter. Let cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until fully chilled and firm, at least 3 hours or up to 2 days. Run thin knife around edges of goetta, then briefly set bottom of pan in hot water to loosen goetta from pan. Turn out goetta onto cutting board. Cut desired number of 1/2 inch slices from loaf. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over med heat until shimmering. Add up to 4 slices of goetta and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to wire race and let drain. Repeat as needed. Serve. (Wrap an remaining goetta in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or slice, wrap, and freeze for up to 1 month. To cook from frozen, reduce heat to med low and increase cook time to 7 to 9 minutes per side.)

Nutrition Facts

For 1 serving of goetta (220g)

NutrientValue%DV
Calories487
Fats39g 50%
Saturated fats14g 70%
Trans fats0.1g
Cholesterol433mg 144%
Sodium731mg 32%
Carbs10g 3%
Net carbs8g
Fiber1g 4%
Sugar1g
Protein24g
Calcium66mg 7%
Iron2mg 24%
Potassium169mg 4%
Vitamin D2μg 14%
Vitamins and Minerals
Alpha carotene0μg
Beta carotene35μg
Caffeine0mg
Choline293mg 53%
Copper0.1mg 7%
Fluoride1μg
Folate (B9)51μg 13%
Lycopene0μg
Magnesium14mg 3%
Manganese0mg 2%
Niacin0.1mg 1%
Pantothenic acid2mg 31%
Phosphorus204mg 29%
Retinol211μg
Riboflavin (B2)0.5mg 36%
Selenium31μg 56%
Theobromine0mg
Thiamine0mg 4%
Vitamin A IU769IU
Vitamin A214μg 24%
Vitamin B121μg 38%
Vitamin B60.2mg 15%
Vitamin C1mg 2%
Vitamin D IU82IU
Vitamin D20μg
Vitamin D32μg
Vitamin E1mg 8%
Vitamin K5μg 4%
Zinc1mg 12%
Sugars
Sugar1g
Sucrose0.2g
Glucose2g
Fructose0.3g
Lactose0g
Maltose0g
Galactose0g
Starch0g
Fats
Saturated fats14g 70%
Monounsaturated fats6g
Polyunsaturated fats3g
Trans fats0.1g
Fatty Acids
Total omega 30.1g
Total omega 60.1g
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0g
Amino Acids
Alanine1g
Arginine1g
Aspartic acid1g
Cystine0.3g
Glutamic acid2g
Glycine0.4g
Histidine0.3g
Hydroxyproline0g
Isoleucine1g
Leucine1g
Lysine1g
Methionine0.4g
Phenylalanine1g
Proline1g
Serine1g
Threonine1g
Tryptophan0.2g
Tyrosine1g
Valine1g