Steel Cut Oats Ala Alton Brown Food

OVERNIGHT OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and set to low heat. Cover and let cook for 8 to 9 hours.
• Stir and remove to serving bowls. This method works best if started before you go to bed. This way your oatmeal will be finished by morning.

ALTON BROWN'S STEEL CUT OATS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add the oats. Stir for 2 minutes to toast.
• Add the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer. Keep at a low simmer for 25 minutes, without stirring.
• Alternately, after adding the boiling water,cover the saucepan and remove from the heat. Allow to sit overnight on the counter. In the morning, proceed as directed below.
• Combine the milk and the buttermilk (or yogurt) with the oatmeal. Stir gently to combine and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
• Spoon into a serving bowl and top with additional milk or buttermilk, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
• Feel free to garnish or sweeten as desired: chunky applesauce or fruit conserves are great, as is maple syrup, or add dried fruit to the oats and soak both overnight - sweetens the oats ever so slightly.

STEEL CUT OATS ALA ALTON BROWN

Steps:

• melt butter in pan and add 1 cup steel cut oats of your choice.
• toast for 2 minute.
• add the 3 cups boiling water. turn to simmer and stir to combine for 25 minute.
• add the 1 cup of 2% milk and let cook for 10 minute.
• remove from heat separate into 1/4 for a full serving and heat in microwave with a splash of milk brown sugar cinnamon some nuts or what ever you like.

10 MINUTE APPLESAUCE - ALTON BROWN

Steps:

• In a sealable microwave-safe container, combine the apples with all other ingredients.
• Close the lid, leaving one corner of it open to allow steam to escape. Microwave on high power for 10 minutes.
• Using a hand blender or potato masher, blend to desired consistency. Serve hot immediately or chill for later use.