Venison Goetta

Directions

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.