Steel Cut Oats

[surgtech1956]

Just bought a box of steel cut oats. Is cooking them in the crock pot the best way? I also saw somewhere to boil the water, put in the steel cut oats, return to a boil, take off the burner and let set all night, and then just warm up in the morning. Suggestions please..... Thank you

[Pax]

I just bring water to a boil, add the steel cut oats, let them boil until they thicken slightly, then simmer until they're as thick as I want them to be. For a cup of oats it takes about 15-20 minutes.

[lauraelmore1033]

I just add enough water to cover the oats and let sit overnight. Add rasins in the morning and eat as is. but then, I'm weird. I've never liked the texture or flavor of cooked oatmeal

[martinkap]

Hi, I am not trying to divert the thread - but I am really interested. I have read that many recommend the steel cut oats over the normal oats. I usually get the pre-cooked in packages oats. What is the deal about 'steel cut' oats and why are they better?

Obviously the preparation method is harder.

I remember someone (in breakfast thread maybe) suggesting to cook them in large quantities and then freeze them.

Sorry, I cannot be better help.

Martina

[redrhodie]

What is the deal about 'steel cut' oats and why are they better?

Martina

I think it's similar to the difference between brown and white rice. There's more fiber, it contains the oat kernel, and it's less processed.

I usually simmer them for 20 minutes at night, and refrigerate overnight. I make enough for a few days, and just heat them up in the morning. I love them. It's funny, though. I really like them pretty sweet, with raisins, maple syrup and nuts, but rolled oats I can eat just plain.

[stokerpam]

bring water to boil, add oats & simmer until you like it. time & amt depends on brand package. I slightly cover mine, lid ajar, because I don't like to clean oatmeal messes. Really good if you add chopped apples & cinnamon, leftover granola bits, cranberries etc. The denser oat grain of steel cut is supposed to give a slower blood glucose rise and not spike like instant, thus you're full longer & don't have a sugar spike then drop.

Microwaved oatmeal has never worked for me.

[MommyBird]

We love the "nutty" flavor of steel cut oats.

I would also like to get the "Flaker" attachment for my Electrolux Assistant, purchase bulk oat berries and start processing my oats fresh, as needed, for oatmeal and granola. I am waiting until I need to place another Breadbeckers order.

[beccaB]

I use a brand from Ireland that comes in a tin canister-don't remember the name. I tried cooking it in the microwave once, didn't turn out well. It works better to cook them in a heavy saucepan on the stove. I like the nutty flavor.

[SadieKate]

Hi, I am not trying to divert the thread - but I am really interested. I have read that many recommend the steel cut oats over the normal oats. I usually get the pre-cooked in packages oats. What is the deal about 'steel cut' oats and why are they better?

In addition to better nutrition and fiber, TASTE! And texture.

Those packets are the Velveeta of oatmeal.

And, no, it is not harder to prepare, just a few minutes longer via the microwave.

[nscrbug]

I'm impatient when it comes to cooking oats, so...I buy the "quick" Steel Cut Oats from Trader Joe's...cooks in half the time of regular steel cut oats, and I cannot taste any difference between them.

[Bike Chick]

Since I'd never had steel cut oats, this thread peeked my interest and I just had to try them. The lady in the store suggested I make them in the crock pot. I put the water and oats in the crock pot before I went to bed last night at a 3:1 ratio and cooked them on low all night. This morning they were ready to eat. Yummy!

[Over50Newbie]

Have you seen this thread? Lots of good information here:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=11739

Lynette

[marni]

I love Mccanns Irish oatmeal (steel cut). I cook up a big pot once a week and then nuke a serving for breakfast- 1 minute to gratification. I prefer to soak them for a couple of hours, bring them to a boil and then simmer with an occasional stir untile they are thickened and the water is gone. A latte, steel cut oatmeal with milk and a handful of raisins will get me through my normal training ride of 40-50 miles with a gel or a handful of sports beans at the halfway point.

marni

[mizzbananie]

i use a 3:1 ratio, water to steel cut oats. i heat some butter in a heavy pot, and then kind of brown the oats. after a few minutes i add the water, then simmer for 25 minutes. we totally love steel cut oats, and i feel as though eating them from breakfast really gives me energy for my morning ride.

[divingbiker]

boil the water, put in the steel cut oats, return to a boil, take off the burner and let set all night, and then just warm up in the morning.

This method makes perfect steel cut oatmeal.