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2. Cincinnati's goetta dogs

A Palatable Pastime

By Sue Lau, A Palatable Pastime

Goetta dogs
Serves 4

1 pound prepared goetta (such as Glier’s brand)
1/4 cup German mustard or Dussledorf mustard
1/2-3/4 cup hot drained sauerkraut
2-3 tablespoons oil

1. Cut open roll of goetta and slice into four pieces lengthwise.

2. Use your hands to roll into a smooth cyclinder

3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet, and brown goetta dogs on all sides, turning very carefully to avoid breakage, and keeping them separated so they don’t try to stick to each other.

4. Serve on hot dog buns with mustard and sauerkraut.

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