Grandma's Goetta

Put water into pan and bring to boil. Add salt, pepper and oatmeal. Cook for 2 hours, stirring often. Keep lid on while cooking at low heat.

Add meat, onion & bay leaves. Cook 1 hour, stirring often.

Pour into bread pans. When it's cooled, store in the refrigerator. When served, cut a slice from the loaf, then fry in a pan with hot bacon fat until well browned.

With the time you save freezing-and-eating, you can take your pre-made creations and use them in other recipes, saving yourself prep time.