Venison Goetta

• ground venison↗1 lb
• hot water2 cups
• medium onion↗1

  finely chopped

• bay leaf↗1

  finely crumbled

• coarse black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• oatmeal↗1 1⁄2 cups
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• onion powder↗1 teaspoon
• thyme↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• sage↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• nutmeg↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• crushed red pepper flakes (*)↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine venison, hot water and onion in a large skillet.

2. 2

   Strip bay leaf from vein and finely crumble into skillet.

3. 3

   Simmer until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. Add pepper, oatmeal and salt. Stir quickly and cook for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and season with onion powder, thyme, sage, nutmeg and crushed red pepper.

5. 5

   Spoon meat mixture into loaf pan sprayed with vegetable oil spray. Let stand until firm.

6. 6

   Remove from pan, cut loaf in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap.

7. 7

   Freeze one and refrigerate the other.

8. 8

   To use, slice meat 1/4-inch thick, coat gently with flour and pan fry in small amount of butter or vegetable oil until broned on each side. Serve with eggs and toast for breakfast.

9. 9

   *you can add more crushed red pepper flakes to taste.