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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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 Posted - Dec 12 2009 : 4:47:01 PM
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I got this from tipnut...there is also a recipe for thermos oatmeal if anyone wants me to post that too.
I really like this...hope someone can use it too.
How To Make Overnight Crockpot Oatmeal
Basic Recipe:
8 cups water
2 cups steel-cut oats1/4 teaspoon salt
Combine all ingredients in a 5 quart slow cooker and turn on low heat.
Cover with lid and cook 8 hours.
Fruit pieces can be added with the ingredients at the start or right before serving if you prefer.
Troubleshooting Tips:
If you've tried making slowcooker oatmeal overnight before and found it to be a disaster, here are a few reasons why that may have happened.
Your crockpot was too large for the recipe and you didn't have enough ingredients in the crock to prevent overcooking.
Your crockpot heats higher or lower than what the recipe author¡¯s does.
You're not sticking with the steel cut oats and are using instant or quick-cook oats instead.
Overcooked, Burned Mess?
If you're finding that no matter what you do, overnight crockpot oatmeal never turns out and is always overcooked or burned, try the Bain-Marie method- which is basically putting all the ingredients in a dish that will fit inside the crock, then filling the crock with water so the level is half-way up the dish. No more burned oatmeal mess.
If the oatmeal is cooking too fast for you and is overcooked in the morning, you could try the timer method. Mix the ingredients in the slowcooker before you go to bed and set the timer with a 4 to 5 hour cooking window, adjusting the time as needed. If your crockpot doesn't have a timer, you can pick up an appliance timer for a few bucks.
Suggestions:
When making this for the first time, try cooking it during the day when you¡¯re home to monitor it. You'll be able to test the cooking time that works best for your crock pot.
If you prefer a thicker oatmeal, play with the water amount a bit or increase the oats. This will take some testing until you achieve the consistency you like.
Linda in Scranton, PA
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Edited by - yarnmamma on Dec 13 2009 04:45:44 AM |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Dec 12 2009 : 5:13:43 PM
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Thanks for the recipe linda!!
Hugs,
Channah
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2009 : 5:18:36 PM
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Don't forget to notice that it is NOT rolled or instant oats but a steel cut...I'm gonna look for it myself. Has anyone cooked the steel cut oats before?
Linda in Scranton, PA
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Dec 12 2009 : 5:21:25 PM
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I have.
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2009 : 5:25:16 PM
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| I dislike oatmeal but I read where you could substitue orange juice for the water and I actually liked it. I did make a smaller amount so maybe half and half for a big recipe like this.JoAnn |
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weaverchic
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
gerri
Largo
Florida
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 05:31:19 AM
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I cook my steel cut oats this way all the time. I also cook Pioneer Porridge which is 12 different grains in the same manner. Nothing like waking up to breakfast already done!
Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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des
Farmgirl in Training
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Desiree
West Hurley
NY
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 12:47:14 PM
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I love steel cut or Irish oats. I have not had success with the crock pot method, but after reading this post, I think it's because my crock pot has been too big. I am going to try the method with the bowl in the crock pot.
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 12:53:51 PM
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I've made the steel-cut oats in my crockpot with fruits, nuts, and spices. Yum! Smells so good when you get up in the morning too!
Judy
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
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Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 3:17:17 PM
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thanks, I'll try that for sure!!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 4:05:37 PM
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I'm a big fan of crock pot steel cut oats. I use the presure cooker when I forget and get caught empty handed!!
~ Mary LD
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