Cook them like white rice? (2 cups boiling water, 1 cup oats, 1/2 tsp
salt, very low heat for 15 minutes)

Or soak overnight and cook them in the morning?

Thanks,
Bob

zxcvbob >, if that's their real name, wrote:

>Cook them like white rice? (2 cups boiling water, 1 cup oats, 1/2 tsp
>salt, very low heat for 15 minutes)
>
>Or soak overnight and cook them in the morning?

I got this from the McCann's website:


McCann's Steel Cut Oats

Microwave
Mix 1/2 cup of steel cut oats with 2 cups of water in an 8 cup bowl (the
size of the bowl is important as it must be large enough to allow the oats
to bubble up without spilling over). Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and
run at full power for 5 minutes. Stir and finish cooking for another 5
minutes (since microwaves vary in size and power, cooking times may need to
be adjusted for different models).

Sleep Tight
Soak overnight - Before going to bed, boil four cups of water in a pot,
turn off the heat and add one cup of oatmeal. Cover the pot and leave
overnight. In the morning cook over a low flame for 9-12 minutes.

Cut Corners
Place the oats, natural or pre-toasted in a food processor. A few turns of
the metal blade will break up the grains and reduce the cooking time by at
least 5 minutes.

Be Prepared
One trick is to prepare five days worth of oatmeal in advance. This can be
stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator and used as required.
To reheat, use a microwave - heat on high for 2-3 minutes and then enjoy!

Pre-Toast
Place the steel-cut oats in a preheated 300 degree oven for approximately
20 minutes. Return the oats to a tightly covered container, storing in a
cool place. Toasted oats cook in half the time.

Cook under Pressure!
When the pressure is on for a quick bowl of oatmeal - Rely on your pressure
cooker. In approximately 5 minutes, pre-toasted steel-cuts will be cooked
to perfection. All you need is 1 cup of pre-toasted steel-cuts, 3 1/2 cups
of water and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Be sure to allow the pressure to
release slowly according to the manufacturer's directions.

Source:
"http://www.mccanns.ie/"

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> McCann's Steel Cut Oats
>
> Microwave
> Mix 1/2 cup of steel cut oats with 2 cups of water in an 8 cup bowl (the
> size of the bowl is important as it must be large enough to allow the oats
> to bubble up without spilling over). Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and
> run at full power for 5 minutes. Stir and finish cooking for another 5
> minutes (since microwaves vary in size and power, cooking times may need to
> be adjusted for different models).
>
> Sleep Tight
> Soak overnight - Before going to bed, boil four cups of water in a pot,
> turn off the heat and add one cup of oatmeal. Cover the pot and leave
> overnight. In the morning cook over a low flame for 9-12 minutes.
>
> Cut Corners
> Place the oats, natural or pre-toasted in a food processor. A few turns of
> the metal blade will break up the grains and reduce the cooking time by at
> least 5 minutes.
>
> Be Prepared
> One trick is to prepare five days worth of oatmeal in advance. This can be
> stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator and used as required.
> To reheat, use a microwave - heat on high for 2-3 minutes and then enjoy!
>
> Pre-Toast
> Place the steel-cut oats in a preheated 300 degree oven for approximately
> 20 minutes. Return the oats to a tightly covered container, storing in a
> cool place. Toasted oats cook in half the time.
>
> Cook under Pressure!
> When the pressure is on for a quick bowl of oatmeal - Rely on your pressure
> cooker. In approximately 5 minutes, pre-toasted steel-cuts will be cooked
> to perfection. All you need is 1 cup of pre-toasted steel-cuts, 3 1/2 cups
> of water and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Be sure to allow the pressure to
> release slowly according to the manufacturer's directions.
>
> Source:
> "http://www.mccanns.ie/"
>



Thanks! (that was FAST!)

Bob

Damsel in dis Dress > wrote in
:

> (since microwaves vary in size and power, cooking times may need to
> be adjusted for different models).
>

If the directions said "microwave on high for 5 minutes in a 1000-watt
microwave," that would make basic adjusting a lot simpler.

Andy

--
"Ladies and gentlemen, The Beatles!"
- Ed Sullivan (1964)

On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 21:51:56 -0600, Andy > wrote:

>Damsel in dis Dress > wrote in
:
>
>> (since microwaves vary in size and power, cooking times may need to
>> be adjusted for different models).
>>
>
>If the directions said "microwave on high for 5 minutes in a 1000-watt
>microwave," that would make basic adjusting a lot simpler.
>
>Andy

Yea, but usually the label says something like:

"Prepare this 7/8 portion (6 4/5 oz) for 4 minutes and 35 seconds in a
635 watt microwave. If above 4,500 feet, add 85 seconds to cook time.
After heating apply special sauce packet."

;-)


Rusty
Sacramento, CA

Andy >, if that's their real name, wrote:

>Damsel in dis Dress > wrote in
:
>
>> (since microwaves vary in size and power, cooking times may need to
>> be adjusted for different models).
>
>If the directions said "microwave on high for 5 minutes in a 1000-watt
>microwave," that would make basic adjusting a lot simpler.

The above quote is from the McCann's website. Maybe you could drop them an
e-mail with your suggestion.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

zxcvbob wrote:
> Cook them like white rice? (2 cups boiling water, 1 cup oats, 1/2 tsp
> salt, very low heat for 15 minutes)
>
> Or soak overnight and cook them in the morning?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob

I use the "sleep tight" method that Damsel posted - works like a charm.
A little butter, a dash of salt and milk on top (okay, and occasionally
a tiny bit of brown sugar) after they've been put in a bowl, and your
tummy will be mighty happy.

patrice

Rusty > wrote in
:

> On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 21:51:56 -0600, Andy > wrote:
>
>>Damsel in dis Dress > wrote in
m:
>>
>>> (since microwaves vary in size and power, cooking times may need to
>>> be adjusted for different models).
>>>
>>
>>If the directions said "microwave on high for 5 minutes in a 1000-
watt
>>microwave," that would make basic adjusting a lot simpler.
>>
>>Andy
>
> Yea, but usually the label says something like:
>
> "Prepare this 7/8 portion (6 4/5 oz) for 4 minutes and 35 seconds in
a
> 635 watt microwave. If above 4,500 feet, add 85 seconds to cook time.
> After heating apply special sauce packet."
>
> ;-)
>
>
> Rusty
> Sacramento, CA


Rusty, that's simple math. Converting to a 1000 watt microwave:

635 / 1000 = .635 (Percentage of reduction factor) If you were going
from higher wattage to lower, reverse the equation.

So 275 seconds x .635 = 175 seconds (2 minutes and 55 seconds) and the
+4000 foot time is 85 seconds x .635 = 54 seconds.

That's all.

Andy

--
"Ladies and gentlemen, The Beatles!"
- Ed Sullivan (1964)

"Tesla. Now there was a great inventor! ...zzzzzzttt"

-Andy (2005)

How do the toasted oats taste? I was thinking about toasting the rest
of the can, then putting it back in the tin-----does it have any effect
on the storage?

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> zxcvbob >, if that's their real name, wrote:
>
>
>>Cook them like white rice? (2 cups boiling water, 1 cup oats, 1/2 tsp
>>salt, very low heat for 15 minutes)
>>
>>Or soak overnight and cook them in the morning?
>
>
> I got this from the McCann's website:
>
>
> McCann's Steel Cut Oats
>
> Microwave
> Mix 1/2 cup of steel cut oats with 2 cups of water in an 8 cup bowl (the
> size of the bowl is important as it must be large enough to allow the oats
> to bubble up without spilling over). Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and
> run at full power for 5 minutes. Stir and finish cooking for another 5
> minutes (since microwaves vary in size and power, cooking times may need to
> be adjusted for different models).
>
> Sleep Tight
> Soak overnight - Before going to bed, boil four cups of water in a pot,
> turn off the heat and add one cup of oatmeal. Cover the pot and leave
> overnight. In the morning cook over a low flame for 9-12 minutes.
>
> Cut Corners
> Place the oats, natural or pre-toasted in a food processor. A few turns of
> the metal blade will break up the grains and reduce the cooking time by at
> least 5 minutes.
>
> Be Prepared
> One trick is to prepare five days worth of oatmeal in advance. This can be
> stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator and used as required.
> To reheat, use a microwave - heat on high for 2-3 minutes and then enjoy!
>
> Pre-Toast
> Place the steel-cut oats in a preheated 300 degree oven for approximately
> 20 minutes. Return the oats to a tightly covered container, storing in a
> cool place. Toasted oats cook in half the time.
>
> Cook under Pressure!
> When the pressure is on for a quick bowl of oatmeal - Rely on your pressure
> cooker. In approximately 5 minutes, pre-toasted steel-cuts will be cooked
> to perfection. All you need is 1 cup of pre-toasted steel-cuts, 3 1/2 cups
> of water and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Be sure to allow the pressure to
> release slowly according to the manufacturer's directions.
>
> Source:
> "http://www.mccanns.ie/"
>

Bill Taylor >, if that's their real name,
wrote:

>How do the toasted oats taste? I was thinking about toasting the rest
>of the can, then putting it back in the tin-----does it have any effect
>on the storage?

I haven't toasted them, myself. But I can't see any problem with storing
them roasted. The roasting would dry them out, so they sure wouldn't get
moldy or anything.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Bill wrote:

> How do the toasted oats taste? I was thinking about toasting the rest of
> the can, then putting it back in the tin-----does it have any effect on
> the storage?

Toasting the oats gives them a fuller, richer flavor (IMO). It doesn't
affect storage unless you get them damp somehow.

Bob