Handcrafted in small batches with pork, beef, steel-cut oats, onions, and warm spices — crisped to perfection and rooted in generations of heritage.
What is Goetta?
Goetta (pronounced get-uh) is a sausage specialty originating from German immigrants in Southwest Ohio and is incredibly popular in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky; they have a “goetta-fest” every summer. Traditionally made by combining pork and/or beef with steel-cut oats, it was created as a savory, hearty, affordable way to feed families.
When sliced and pan-seared, goetta becomes crispy on the outside and tender on the inside — comforting, satisfying, and packed with flavor.
Simple ingredients. Big flavor. Old-world roots.
How BOR Meats Makes Goetta
Our recipe uses ground pork and beef stock combined with steel-cut oats, fresh onions, fresh garlic and mild German spices.
We follow classic goetta traditions with a handcrafted approach:
- Clean, simple ingredients
- No nitrates or nitrites
- No MSG
- No fillers
- Slow-cooked and formed in loaf pans
- Made in small batches in Adrian, Michigan
Our goetta is built on heritage — but crafted with the BOR Meats quality you expect.
How to Cook Goetta
Option 1: Pan-Sear (Most Popular)
- Cut ½” slices
- Place in a lightly oiled pan
- Cook over Medium to Medium-High Heat
- Crisp both sides
Option 2: Griddle
Great for breakfast sandwiches, markets, or feeding a crowd.
Option 3: Oven
Lay slices on a lightly greased sheet and bake at 400°F until crisp.
Pro Tips
- Ensure goetta is fully thawed (thaw overnight in refrigerator) and use a serrated knife to slice
- Use beef tallow or bacon grease instead of oil
- Cast-iron pans are better than stainless steel, which are better than Teflon coated
- Goetta is ready to flip when a spatula slides under without the tendency to for it to “push into a pile”
Suggested Uses
Delicious Ways to Enjoy Goetta
Ideas:
- With eggs and toast
- Crispy goetta breakfast sandwiches
- Goetta + potato hash
- Goetta melt with caramelized onions
- Goetta on pizza (yes… it’s incredible)
- Goetta grilled cheese
- Goetta bites with mustard aioli
- Goetta brunch bowls
- Goetta mac & cheese (try a combination of Butterkäse, Muenster and Gruyère; Havarti, Gouda and Cheddar make great pairings as well; Mix and match based on your palette)
Where to Find BOR Meats Goetta
Ready to try Goetta? Find our sausages at local farmer’s markets on Saturdays and at Mark’s Trading Company in Adrian, Tecumseh. See our schedule and locations on the Where to Buy page.
Explore Our Sausages
Check out our Beef Sausages and Pork Sausages to explore our current lineup, and stay tuned for future additions!
BOR Meats 