Northern Kentucky Goetta
Pork
Ingredients
- 8 C water
- 3 C steel-cut oats
- 3 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 large onion, diced small
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
(Chef Molly Thompson of Otto’s in Covington—provided by the Kentucky Department of Tourism)
Goetta is definitely a northern Kentucky thing, and Chef Molly Thompson loves this simple recipe inspired by Glier’s, the region’s granddaddy goetta-maker. This hearty spiced sausage is popular at breakfast, but also pretty beloved any time of the day.
In a large pot, boil water and then add oats, salt and pepper, simmering for 2 hours. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 1 more hour. Discard bay leaves and pour mixture into two greased meatloaf pans and cool overnight to set. Slice into 3/4-inch slices and sear on a griddle or cast-iron skillet on both sides.
