Thread: Since when is oatmeal considered a "finer thing?"

I woke up Sunday morning and decided to pamper my stomach just a bit. I've always been a fan of oatmeal and other hot cereals (I had them a lot as a kid), so I made myself some McCann's Irish Oatmeal. For those who aren't familiar, it's a steel-cut oatmeal. Unlike the more traditional Quaker-type oatmeal which is rolled and bleached, the oats are coarsely cut and very much less refined. It takes about 40 minutes to make a batch, but when they're done, the taste is incredible. They have a very nutty flavor, a nice thick consistency, and a springy texture (not hard, not soft, not crunchy, not chewy, but all of the above) that is simply wonderful! I mix a cup or two of raisins in at the end, and top it off with butter and brown sugar in the bowl. It tastes great, it's great for you, and it sticks to your ribs for a few hours!

Anybody else tried steel-cut oatmeal?

I ate McCann's Irish Oatmeal for quite some time, but the price has gotten out of hand. Now I eat Quaker brand oatmeal nearly every morning (the stuff that takes 5 minutes boiling) and still enjoy it. The one thing I do is cool my oatmeal with 1/2 milk and 1/2 water which makes it quite nice and improves the creaminess. Another thing is that if I am cooking steel cut oats I always toast them in the pan before adding the liquid. I agree that a handful of raisins added while the oatmeal is cooking dramatically improves the overall experience.
Best Regards, Ken.
Who at 05:30 is thinking it's about time to cook some oats.

Steel cut oats are the only oats I eat. Super good stuff, put a spoon of grandmothers apple butter in it along with a pat of butter, mix and enjoy.

I love steel-cut oats. Not only are they delicious, they are very good for you. Talk about fiber I make a big batch on Sunday night and stick it in the fridge. During the week, I nuke the oats with some frozen berries, a little milk and add a touch of cracked black pepper. Superb.

Jordan

I may have to try some.....even though I don't like oatmeal or hot cereal. You guys make these oats sound pretty good.

I usually use the Quaker Old Fashioned oats. Many times have I looked at the Irish steel cut oats and wondered why the price difference. Maybe Ill bust for some. Plus you get a cool can!

Originally Posted by geoffreyt

I usually use the Quaker Old Fashioned oats. Many times have I looked at the Irish steel cut oats and wondered why the price difference. Maybe Ill bust for some. Plus you get a cool can!

The McCann's or Arrow Head Mills can be a bit on the pricey side. You can get the same steel-cut oats in a "no name" brand for about half the price. Trader Joe is where I usually get mine.

Jordan

Originally Posted by jnich67

The McCann's or Arrow Head Mills can be a bit on the pricey side. You can get the same steel-cut oats in a "no name" brand for about half the price. Trader Joe is where I usually get mine.

Jordan

Good catch on the Trader Joes. That's where I was buying my McCann's, they were about 1/2 the price charged by the stores where I live.
Ken.

No Trader Joe's down here, looks like I'm stuck with the name-brand stuff. It's cool though...I make it infrequently enough that I've had this can for over a year. After all, I don't wanna burn myself out and not enjoy them

I make them when I can. I'm used to making them spiced though, with pepper, chilies and such.

Haha, would this be a bad time to mention grits?