And I mean the real McCoy, as in John McCann's Irish steel cut oatmeal from where else, Trader Joe's. Yes, it takes a long time to cook, but it's worth it. I recommend starting it when you put the coffee on, then putting it on a simmer while you shower. By the time you're dressed, a beautiful pot of hot oatmeal will be waiting for you. I'm wondering if I can make this in my rice cooker? I'll have to try it and be prepared for cleaning up a potentially very big mess. I like dressing it up with all kinds of fruit, cinnamon, black strap molasses, and nuts. A morning snack becomes unnecessary. The kids love it!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup John McCann's Irish steel cut oatmeal from Trader Joe's
- 4 cups water
- pinch salt
- fresh or dried fruit
- black strap molasses, brown sugar, honey or maple syrup (Trader Joe's grade B is fantastic)
- nuts
- cinnamon
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil, add a pinch of salt and then sprinkle oats over water and stir. Follow package directions and boil until the "porridge is smooth and beginning to thicken".
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with fresh or dried fruit, sweetener, nuts and cinnamon.
