Perfect Steel Cut Oats

• •1 cup Steel Cut Oats
• •4 cups Water
• •1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the water and salt in a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Once boiling, add the steel cut oats to the saucepan. Stir once to ensure all oats are submerged.

3. 3

   Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally (every 5-7 minutes) to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan and ensure even cooking.

4. 4

   The oats are done when they have absorbed most of the liquid, are tender yet still retain a pleasant, chewy texture, and the mixture has become creamy.

5. 5

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. This allows the oats to thicken further and become even creamier.

6. 6

   Stir well before serving. Serve hot, plain, or with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, honey, maple syrup, or a splash of milk or cream.

Chef's Tips

• 💡For an extra nutty flavor, lightly toast the dry steel cut oats in the empty saucepan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding water. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
• 💡For creamier oats, you can substitute half of the water with milk (dairy or non-dairy). Be mindful that milk can scorch, so stir more frequently.
• 💡To prepare ahead, cook the oats as directed, then cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or milk.
• 💡Experiment with toppings! Popular choices include berries, sliced banana, apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, chopped nuts, seeds (chia, flax), dried fruit, or a dollop of yogurt.