I’m in love with my new pressure cooker. I’d been wanting one for quite a while and when Frieda, Frieda Loves Bread, posted two great tutorials on using the Cuisinart 6 quart electric pressure cooker, and she told me they were selling at Costco for $69, I knew the time had come to buy one.
Frieda described the electric pressure cooker as a crockpot on steroids, which is a perfect description. You get the results of a tender, slow cooked meal without the long cooking time.
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This pressure cooker is great for making Steel Cut Oats because they’re softer than when cooked on the stove. I like the slightly crunchy texture of Steel Cut Oats, but I usually ended up cooking them twice as long as the package directions suggested. Some people recommend soaking Steel Cut Oats overnight to soften them before cooking, but with a pressure cooker that isn’t necessary.
Another big advantage of making them in the pressure cooker is that they’re worry free. You can just press the start button and walk away, no having to worry about stirring them so they don’t burn on the bottom, or that they’ll boil over.
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Pressure Cooker Steel Cut Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup Steel Cut Oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in pressure cooker pot, select high pressure and set 10 minutes cook time. (It took the pressure cooker 10 minutes to come up to pressure and 20 minutes for a natural pressure release after the cook time, for a total prep time of 40 minutes. A quick release is not recommended with grains.)
- Top with milk, fresh or dried fruit, chopped nuts or granola, and your favorite sweetener - brown or white sugar, maple syrup, or agave syrup. This time I chose dried blueberries, strawberries, granola and brown sugar.
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Maggie
Hmn – had convinced myself I didn’t have to get a pressure cooking as I don’t cook meat very often at all – now you’re making me rethink that consideration (and I need to go to Costco anyway ….
Anna Johnston
You know I’ve never actually used a home pressure cooker, but your making it sound like a must have with this one Barbara 🙂
Dee D.
I’ve never cooked oats by pressure cooker, but I want to try it out now 🙂 Your photo is beautiful 🙂
Kristen
Steel cut oats are one of those things I’ve been putting off trying, but this looks so tasty, I think I should give in and just do, I’ll probably love it.
Cathy at Wives with Knives
I remember the monster pressure cooker my mother used to use with all the steam coming out of the top and all the hissing going on and they scare me to this day.
the blissful baker
Mm I love steel cut oats, but don’t make them too often because it takes so long! I wish I had a pressure cooker to make them in!
Lauren from Lauren's Latest
What a smart idea! Pressure cooked oats! Genius! I don’t have a pressure cooker, but this gives me a good excuse to get one! 🙂
Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels
I love steel cut oats and yours look absolutely delicious. 🙂 I’ve never had them in a pressure cooker before!
Anne
I’ve been cooking these overnight for a while, but I love the idea of using the pressure cooker. I’m going to have to take the dive and buy one at Costco. You and Frieda have convinced me. Great idea!
Frieda
Barbara, what a great post! You’ve just added another great recipe to my pressure cooker repertoire! I agree with Cindy, this is a hidden gem in the cooking world; can’t wait to see what other creations are up your sleeve!
Renata
I had never heard of steel cut oats, sounds interesting. Congratulation on your awesome pressure cooker. In Brazil pressure cookers are present in almost every household, mostly used for cooking beans, which are part of the Brazilian everyday meals. So, we use it a lot for many other purposes. But they are stove-top ones, and not as elegant. I’m sure you will find a gazillion awesopme ways to use yours!
Megan
My mom use to have a pressure cooker and she used it all the time. One of these days I’ll have to splurge and get one!
Claire @ Claire K Creations
I’ve never used a pressure cooker but I do love my slow cooker. The idea of the same results in very little time sounds very tempting
Bridgett
I am totally addicted to oatmeal so this cooker might come in handy in my home. Looks like a cool thing to try!
natalie (the sweets life)
we absolutely love steel cut oats in our house!!
teresa
what a great way to use the cooker, i love steel cut oats!
Becky at VintageMixer
Nice tip! I love steel cut oats but I had no idea that they’d be better cooked this way. I guess I need another kitchen appliance 😉
Nutmeg Nanny
These look amazing! I have never used a pressure cooker but want too. I love the steel cut oats…they are one of my favorite breakfast foods…yum!
sweetlife
i love steel cut oats, but also hate the extra time they take too cook..great deal on your pressure cooker..
sweetlife
have a great week!
kristy
Thanks for introducing a new way of making oats meal. Looks very inviting. Hope you’re having a great day.
Cheers, Kristy