How to Cook Steel Cut Oats (4 Ways!)

Overnight Steel Cut Oats
. Add oats and salt to a medium bowl. Add 3 cups of hot water, stir, cover with foil, and allow to come to room temperature. Store the oats in the refrigerator overnight.
. Add the oat mixture plus 1 cup water (or milk) to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer over medium heat.
. Stir and cook until the oats have thickened and still have a slight chew, about 5 to 7 minutes. Allow the oats to sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the rest of the water, then serve.
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats
. Add steel cut oats, water, milk, and salt to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine.
. Cover and cook until the oats are soft and thickened, 3 to 4 hours on the high setting, or 7 to 8 hours on the low setting.
. Turn off the slow cooker and allow oatmeal to sit for 10 minutes before serving to absorb all of the water. The oatmeal will thicken more as it cools down.

Equipment
2-3 qt. Saucepan
Slow Cooker

Notes

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