How to Prepare Steel-Cut Oatmeal - Kitchen Conundrums with Thomas Joseph

Oatmeal may be the classic “healthy” breakfast-but do you shy away from it because it often comes out gluey or gloppy instead of warm and creamy? Thomas Joseph shares his technique for making steel-cut oats, a heartier, tastier version of oatmea,l in half the time so you can speed up your morning routine.
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[@kattatonic1]

Sold! I've been making steel cut oats for years with a microwave method I read a long time ago. I tried your overnight soak trick and using the stove. The big difference is the next day it's not gluey. Amazing! This batch as is is easily 4 days of breakfast for me. I store it in the fridge in a Mason jar. It reheats in the microwave without getting gluey. Thanks!

[@Zaihanisme]

Kathleen Craig, one reason is that the soaking helps to leach out some of the starch. That helps reduce the tendency to turn gluey.

[@fabianofcarlos]

The Kitchen Conundrums videos just keep getting better and better! Thanks Thomas! ♥

[@everydayfood]

Thanks Fabiano Carlos -- we LOVE to hear that :)

[@fabianofcarlos]

Everyday Food You guys are the best food and cooking chanel on KZbin 😍

[@mpenny226]

Thank you. I shy'd away from steel cut but I get them when I go out. You're the best Thomas!!

[@ibtheartist]

This just fixed my gloppy oatmeal! The explanation of how long pats need to cook was an eye opener. Thank you so much !!

[@eeeligoldfarb]

Do you read my mind or what that you always solve all my problems? Crispy bacon, perfect melted chocolate, oatmeal. The three things that I always used to have trouble with! All solved!! Thank you very much. Hugs from Argentina!

[@everydayfood]

Eli Goldfarb So glad to hear this -- anything else you need solved!?

[@eeeligoldfarb]

I'd like to know how to easily mince vegetables. I always see that Sarah Carey chops onions first verticaly and then horizontaly to get even size pieces, but I don't know how to do it.

[@dear_totheheart]

Wonderful Thomas! I always like how you show how a dish is usually cooked, teach interesting aspects about the ingredients, and explain your techniques. This was a really great tutorial, I really appreciate it and will start eating oatmeal again (steel cut oats are so much healthier for you so this'll be a nice change)!

[@dirkgibbens377]

Hey!!! You’re the guy who taught me how to carve a turkey like a pro with your video several years ago (although mine still doesn’t look quite as pretty as yours when I’m done). Now I’m trying steel cut oats for the first time, did a KZbin search on how to cook them and… Voilá! Here we are again!! I will give it a try. But… eating your oatmeal plain? Live a little Thomas! LOL

[@julesgainey9677]

He’s right, I made these oats and ate half a cup with a large slice of ham, and my blood sugar was 94 afterwards

[@drantsplants]

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your tips. Great to see that you also have a good understanding of health and nutrition.

[@EinSofQuester]

He advocated adding sugar to it. Good understanding of health? LOL

[@drantsplants]

@@EinSofQuester Just don't add sugar. Problem solved :)

[@AndrewTaylor6988]

Great video! Thanks for the tips!

[@Darkelf1969]

I love steel cut oats, thank you for the time saving idea, will definitely try it out.

[@rosschambers1987]

Awesome video thanks. Been wanting to try steel cut after reading about their health superiority. Now I know how to cook them to perfection. Rolled oats are tasty but as you said they're higher on the GI. Thanks!

[@agiar2000]

3:15 A warning about using milk! I have ruined the two pots of steel-cut oats that I tried to make with milk on the stove because I failed to get the milk to boil without burning it. In my first attempt, I used a quart of skim milk with the stove set to the highest setting, "HI". I could smell burning well before I saw any sign of boiling. In my second attempt, I set the stove to the middle setting, "MED". After about 20 minutes, I could smell a faint burning, and after 30 minutes, it was only up to about a "half-boil". I then added oats and, after 30 minutes on MED, the oats were still soupy, not really cooked, but they tasted too burnt anyway. I have been watching a lot of videos and reading so many recipes about cooking steel-cut oats, but so far no luck on getting them cooked with milk on the stove without burning them.

[@ClioMioo]

Have you tried a 50/50 blend of water and whole milk, and cooking the oats on low? When I worked in a hotel kitchen, we never boiled the oats, but they did cook on low for a long time, and they were stirred periodically. Or cooking the oats in water normally, but adding milk towards the end of cooking, about 5 minutes before they're done, and keep stirring.

[@agiar2000]

@@ClioMioo No, I have not tried that, yet. Thank you very much for sharing that suggestion and your experience! I have, as a matter of fact, kept trying, though, and I had some great success, albeit hard-won: Attempt 4: 1. Based on some advice I got from an Indian KZbin video, I pre-soaked my pan in cold water for 15 minutes, drained it, and then put in roughly 20 mL of water in the pan. 2. Based on some advice I got from Reddit, I put the quart of skim milk and the cup of steel cut oats together cold in the pan, and I turned the burner up to the mark halfway between "LO" and "MED". 3. I stirred constantly with a large wooden spoon for 2½ hours. 4. VICTORY. I can say without qualification that these were the greatest oats I had ever eaten. At no point was any part of the dish burned, and it was so creamy and delicious! Retrospect: I suspect that stirring while heating was important to prevent the milk from burning. Looking forward: Standing and stirring for 2½ hours was a bit tiresome, so I probably won't be making oats like this again, but I am glad that it is finally done, and after breakfast, I still had a couple of servings left in the refrigerator.

[@compassionsix]

I watch every oatmeal video. This is the best!

[@wendyp8488]

Thanks so much for these tips on oats very helpful and I enjoyed watching you.

[@bagotoetags801]

Well, I tried different ways to soften the steel cut oat and your way seems the easiest. I'ma try it.

[@thutrangnguyen6771]

Thank you very much , you are the best

[@chrismacdonald.6295]

Great post, thank you. I have some steel cut oats still in the cupboard. I’m currently using traditional rolled oats. The continuous references to creamy oats mystifies me. Oats are not creamy by themselves, even if you add yogurt. (Yogurt or cream is creamy!) . Ready Brek is creamy. Having said that, oats are one of the most healthy stable in the world, as long as you soak them!

[@w11granny67]

This is oatmeal! the rolled oats are porridge oats in the UK. I prefer oatmeal and always soak it before cooking. delicious! Thanks for the video.

[@ankita3489]

Well, I tried different ways to soften the steel cut oat and your way seems the easiest. I'ma try it with my True elements whole oatmeal

[@magickmarck]

this made me smile the whole way thru

[@nicksyoutubeaccount]

Good video and charming host with good information about the sugars in the food.

[@cruisertechgt]

I’m eating my oatmeal uncooked because I cooked it for like 5 min . I’m new to the steak cut oatmeal game . I added blueberries and nuts like pumpkin seeds. It’s actually good. Must taste better when fully cooked

[@EinSofQuester]

wtf? uncooked steak cut? It's steel cut and should be cooked.

[@cruisertechgt]

​@@EinSofQuester lol i just realized

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

Awesome!!!

[@amandafrankaguinaga7732]

Really informational thanks 😊

[@suepete]

Love this! Thanks!

[@mammabear2183]

Thank you very much. This was very helpful to better understand the different kinds of oatmeal. Which type of oatmeal is good to put in a meatloaf as a binder instead of breadcrumbs?

[@OhsoWoobie]

THANK YOU THOMAS

[@Parneka]

Good video

[@houdehoule]

Oh thanks so much for this video...firstly because I learned what the different types of oatmeal there are and their usage and secondly because i've been wanting to eat healthier and steel cut oatmeal was one food I wanted to integate in my healthy eating and u made it so simple and easy! That's my kind of meal simple, tasty and easy! BTW, he said u can add milk does he mean instead of water or at the time when he said it during his cooking process? Please let me know...thanks again!

[@Zaihanisme]

houdehoule, it's best to add the milk after they've been cooked. You can cook them until the consistency is thicker, then add milk to thin and smooth it out.

[@w11granny67]

Soak in water and add milk to cook. Then top with milk and honey in the bowl Omg. Gonna soak some now for breakfast. My granny came from Shetland and she ate it with salt and white pepper, but I have always eaten mine sweet.

[@VeeFlowers07]

thanks for the clear explained video 🤗 the other ones were bs

[@Sannart333]

Really like your video!

[@BourbonLife101]

you eat your oatmeal plain!? lol that's probably why you look so great. love you!

[@newmanfertig886]

Everyone should be. We're addicted to sugar in this country.

[@EinSofQuester]

So you're saying that adding blueberries and crushed walnuts to it makes it less healthy?

[@josedelossantos2428]

Thank you I did not know.

[@lufff7520]

thank you

[@Olyatzaneros]

I love to mix equal amounts of steel cut and rolled oats( not quick oats) and soak overnight. Rinse well.

[@matthewcondie4052]

You should never discard the soak water because it contains all of the water soluble micronutrients. Always cook the oats in the soak water.

[@XyzO0o2]

The soak water has starches and offal the process removes. Not good reuse.

[@matthewcondie4052]

@@XyzO0o2 Starches are great to eat. There is no need to throw nutrients down the drain.

[@sheezy2526]

No all. I am pretty sure the firm shell keeps most of the nutrients intact.

[@matthewcondie4052]

@@sheezy2526 I doubt it. Most micro nutrients are water soluble

[@sarikatimmi]

steel cut have always been my favorite. what about the 3min steel cut ones

[@CyberMachine]

Please do white and brown rice

[@Godurawesome11]

Nice. Good video. I think I will cook oatmeal from now on lol

[@lucwilliams]

Thomas likes it "creamy, warm, and delicious"... :)

[@Zaihanisme]

jaredca, you want to give it to him, eh?

[@jasonrafael5945]

Who doesn't?

[@newmanfertig886]

Aww, yo a sick puppy dude

[@ATREIDESDUNCAN88]

Why not use the water that is used to soften the oats?

[@melissastevens3264]

Mmm, that looks good!

[@bassam.2023]

Great vid!

[@disco_bard]

+login211 stick your spoon in, take a bit out and bite down. Test it like pasta!

[@aycanadguzel5083]

he actually said that 20-25 minutes if you don't soak them if you soak them about 10 minutes it is

[@bassam.2023]

My bad.

[@thomassiy350]

i dont trust people with 2 first names

[@STELLARSUBLIMINALS1111]

George James Mongoloid Joseph is his last name! Also, not trusting people with 2 first names...?! Why should it be a trust factor? I just made oats following his instructions, and they turned out amazing. So I trust him, at least with oatmeal tips.

[@aarondaniel9986]

Yea, yea can’t be trusted, yea

[@sammclennan3661]

I have a friend called Siy

[@grammarnazi8688]

Aaron Daniel yea,yea,yea *yea*

[@adam3d851]

I see he left tons of nutrition at the bottom of the steel bowl when drained it. and Ginger? lol Nah.. I stick to the 30min cooking time.

[@xoxnessieyy]

+Everyday Food Hi guys! In regards to soaking the SC Oats, do you have to leave it in the fridge overnight, or can it be left out of the fridge? Thank you for this awesome vid!

[@meowsaran]

did you get the answer for this? I've the same question too. also, can I soak my oats in milk overnight??

[@xoxnessieyy]

+Saranya Smiley Hello! No, I didn't receive a reply. But people on Instagram usually soak their oat in the fridge overnight, and I think it's because they're soaking it in milk/yoghurt.

[@meowsaran]

Oh that's helpful. Will try it tonight! Thanks love!

[@xoxnessieyy]

+Saranya Smiley No worries hun :)

[@julesgainey9677]

Just ate half a cup of steel-cut oats made with Splenda brown sugar and tons of cinnamon I ate several little smokies before eating the oats and my blood sugar was 75 afterwards, I ate a lot of smokies first

[@EinSofQuester]

wtf is a smokie?

[@lex-xb7xf]

ok I just wanted to know how to make oatmeal on the stove bc I’m dumb and mans was going off on different types of oats lmao

[@LethaLMagiik]

This comment made this whole video funny 😂😂

[@Brianopolis]

Why do you drain the water from the oats? Isn't that getting rid of some of the nutrients? Just curious. I'm very new to cooking but have been making steel cut oats for several weeks now.

[@biglance]

i dont think steel cut oats are toasted/roasted....they should be just the raw oat groat cut.

[@witchf4ce310]

biglance you’re right

[@agiar2000]

I thought that they had to be roasted or toasted, at least lightly, to give them their long shelf life.

[@MrFelipeAZ]

Really nice form to prepare this type of oats!!!! I eat oatmeal every day and its amazing fot the body!!! Really good!! Greetings from Chile!!! wooohoo!

[@pauls9821]

Not sure if Thomas is still "listening" to questions but how long can oatmeal be made in advance and reheated as he suggested? I like the idea of making it on the weekend. Write now, I just buy it frozen and sealed in batches.

[@w11granny67]

Paul S are you in USA? I have never seen frozen oatmeal here in UK.

[@compassionsix]

I have made it up to 10 days in advance and store in the frig.

[@matde100]

Question: is the end product suppose to be chewy, or really soft similar to something like porridge or congee?

[@w11granny67]

itsyourmanstho soft!

[@grahamnettleton6175]

Please please please use metric equivalents we here in Eirope have no idea as to what a cup is.If you have to use cups then cant you say 1 cup or whatever it is grammes?

[@brucetouzel6484]

was that soak overnight or for 24 hours ?

[@writereducator]

I have a better method for steel cut oats. The night before, put the water, the oats, and a dash of salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Immediately turn off the burner and cover the pot with a lid. The next morning add a little more water or milk and cook for about 3 minutes. If you use an electric stove, you might need to take the pot off the burner, because it might boil over, since the element stays mad hot for quite a while.

[@torgeirmolaug196]

Why disgard the soaking water? (I don't.)

[@gregusmc2868]

🤸‍♀️ Yay! Super duper! 🥰

[@zahrahkhan5971]

I wonder why steel cut oats (or Pinhead oats) isn't that popular in the UK. Does anyone know?

[@icannotchoose]

I have a kettle. How do I use that?

[@edgarreyes7098]

Raw organic honey as long as it's a dark colored honey for those on a diet

[@ronjeremy1232]

do they taste better than rolled

[@w11granny67]

ronjeremy123 I much prefer this to porridge oats.

[@communicationiskey-]

Why is everyone worried about glycemic index if one does not have diabetes? Same with white rice vs brown rice. People have been eating white rice healthily for 1000s of years. Only in America will people worry about nothing.

[@mediumstudio]

it takes 2 1/2 minutes in the microwave for a single serving - no need for a stove

[@funkygiglydoll]

how much spoon of oat and water?

[@sanjanaguha3554]

Can I not use water and just almond milk?

[@EinSofQuester]

that would be illegal

[@xBeautyWithBridgetx]

can you soak it in milk overnight instead?

[@xBeautyWithBridgetx]

Bridget Meghan nevermind should've watched it the whole way through haha!

[@coralundzis7018]

How to make the perfect caramel topping? I keep trying to make flan and I follow the instructions on the box but my caramel just turns to a sugar disc!

[@jithin72]

Did u just miss to say about protein or it does not contain? Because my pack of steel cut oats shows 17 gms of protein per 100 gms..

[@carlramsamugh1170]

❤❤❤❤👍👍👍🙂

[@kevinw9073]

Even faster better method. Just put in the micro wave for 2 minutes, than stir and add a little more water or almond milk. Heat again for a minute with your fruit or honey, ect. Dont waste time on the stove!!!

[@jakeharrell4327]

something about this guy is attractive. he's got the subtle charisma

[@EinSofQuester]

You have good gaydar

[@TheMoyamo]

So you cook an entire batch, and that stays good for an entire week? I thought the oats would soak all the water and it will get thicker over time?

[@emalinel]

Jento actually it won't. If you presoak your steel cut oats most fo the water remains in the cut kernels. Cooking them after presoaking just ensures that the kernel is soft enough to eat. I do the same as Thomas does and cook a huge batch on the weekend and just use it throughout the week and I haven't had any problems with it getting any thicker

[@emalinel]

Also steel cut oats are not as thin as rolled or quick oats, they don't soak up water as easily thus the need for the presoaking step or longer cooking time

[@emalinel]

@@marcelosilveira7079 yup! a long as you eat them daily. If you're iffy about them not lasting that long you can always freeze whatever extra you make or just cook less for how many days you wanna eat the oats

[@justabitcrazi1]

How much oatmeal for 4 cups though??

[@naiafaalepo]

Well for one cup of steel cut oats he used three cups. So if you're cooking four cups multiply that by three. 12 cups of water.

[@thomashincher7597]

PLEASE close caption your videos. Some hard of hearing people would love to watch your videos too.

[@saraibrahim9354]

Is oatmeal healthy for diet???

[@elsabarth7653]

Yes!

[@Solistastyle]

I'm confused as hell. I have left steel cut oats overnight, and over 2 days to soak but they still took almost an hour to cook!!! 😑 I just gave up on them.

[@EinSofQuester]

Next time plug in your stove.

[@sandrasandiford7618]

Don’t you lose a lot of the nutrients draining out the water?

[@EinSofQuester]

Yup! I wouldn't do that. Why drain that water and cook it with new water? Just doesn't make sense.

[@thedisconnectedwife4165]

Wow, way too complicated. 3 cups water to 1 cup steel cut oats and a couple pinches salt in a cast enamel pot. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for one minute. Turn off flame, cover, and let sit overnight. By morning, all water will be absorbed. Scoop out what you want, throw it in the microwave for a minute to heat through, and dress it how you like. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

[@EinSofQuester]

You squeeze lemon in your oatmeal? I wouldn't think that would be a good combination.

[@thedisconnectedwife4165]

@@EinSofQuester sarcasm? 😁

[@sidneypaulis9468]

I soaked them and they were still crunchy. Plz help

[@sim7993]

they will be crunchy you still need to cook them for up to 10 minutes. I throw them in the microwave for 3 minutes and they come out perfect. soft with a little bite to them.

[@adam3d851]

I see you left tons of nutrition at the bottom of the steel bowl when drained it

[@EinSofQuester]

LOL. He removes the water with all that nutrition and then adds new water to cook it. Makes absolutely no sense.

[@HarperShawn]

Your S’s are waaay too sharp... jeez!

[@Cosmic-Wanderer]

Porridge. Not oatmeal

[@hS-nt6pr]

My oats always ends up being hard :(

[@EinSofQuester]

;-)

[@savagetaestheticknight221]

Eatin' mah oats, woman.

[@savagetaestheticknight221]

Neva interrupt my oats.

[@26chencla]

2020 anyone? Just me? Ok

[@bonnierussell7824]

Brown sugar all the way

[@EinSofQuester]

Why ruin a healthy food like that?

[@rehman1995]

So no cook time????? Wtf

[@ianmcleod3084]

Oh my god, nobody cares that you're Thomas Joseph anymore! #thingstoedit

[@Skyisaved]

#420

[@maxpower6918]

You can cook it any way you want it is still and always will be bland horrible slimey wallpaper paste vomitous gloop.

[@neiljohnson7914]

You are incorrect my carnivore friend.

[@sanketgupta1879]

It doesn't look tasty

[@w11granny67]

Sanket Gupta His is not cooked properly.