This method can be used for Grits, Cream of wheat, etc…any Porridge. My Grandson thinks that Gramma makes the best Oatmeal EVER, but I often cut up an Apple into it or other things before it cooks.
Also for my Cream of Wheat Recipe, click here. Cream of Wheat IP PIP.
And for my Grits Recipe, Click here. Grits Plain and simple IP PIP Fast.
It’s important to note that Oatmeal is famous for foaming up, so before opening the Pot if the Pin is not down, then CR ( Controlled Release…tap tap tap) the Pressure out.
FOR STEEL CUT OATS.. PIP
Serves 2-3
For this Oatmeal, using the Porridge button allows for presoak time before the actual cook begins.
1 cup water in the inner pot. Put the Trivet in the bottom.
Using a flatter bottom Stainless steel bowl 3”x 7”. The rounder the bottom of bowl, the more oats will gather and not cook evenly.
Add to it:
1/2 c Steel Cut Oats.
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 c Water.
1/4 tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar.
1 Tbsp Butter
1 tsp Vanilla
Stir it in.
Optional:
Apples, Blueberries, Cinnamon, Craisins, Nuts, coconut, dried Fruits of choice … Peaches and Cream (Apples or Peaches will thin it down some ).
You can cook other fresh Fruits in with the Oatmeal or add them fresh after as well.
Put the lid on. Set the Vent to Sealing
Press Porridge (20). Or manual/Pressure Cook(20)
When it beeps, let it NPR for 5 min. [Or you can full pressure cook for 10 min with 10 min NPR. Its all still cook time. 7-10 to come to pressure plus the cook time and add the NPR time. In either case it is about 25-30 min total cook time. A little more for porridge setting because porridge has a soak time before it starts to cook]
Stir well, the oats will be harder/chewier on the bottom of the bowl.
Serve with cream, more brown sugar and butter.
FOR ROLLED OATS: PIP. A little thicker. Serves 2
Use a stainless steel Bowl and add:
1 c Rolled Oats.
1 1/2- 1 3/4 c Water.
a few shakes of Salt.
1 Tbsp Butter.
2 Tbsp brown Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla.
A few shakes Cinnamon or 1/3 of a Stick (be sure to remove it before serving).
* For Creamy Oatmeal, substitute 1 c Half and Half and 1 c Water in stead of all Water. This may not be as thick, so if you want it thicker, then adjust the amount of liquids. As You can see in the pics at the bottom, it thickens the longer it sets.
Do not use Milk in the IP, it will curdle.
DIRECTIONS:
Use a Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl with a flatter bottom, a Loaf Pan would work as well.
Put the Trivet (long handled if you have one) down into the bottom of the Stainless Liner Pot.
Pour recommended water into the Pot.
Add Oats, Water, Salt, and all of your fixings into the mixing Bowl.
Lower the Bowl onto the Trivet.
Put the Lid on and set the vent to Sealing, push Manual/Pressure cook and set for 2 minutes. NPR for 10 min. CR (Controlled Release) remaining pressure.
* IMPORTANT… Be careful with Half and Half in the Oatmeal, it may spit.
TO make Rolled Oats directly in the Pot:
Add the Oats and the rest of the Ingredients in the Pot, and put the Lid on, and turn the vent to Sealing. Set manual for 4 min. Then CR, (controlled release.. tap tap tap the vent open and closed) to be sure it won’t spit.
Serve with Cream, Butter and Brown Sugar.
Add Your favorite Fruit for variations.
The next 2 pics below is an even thinner and more creamy batch. Cook for 3-4 min Controlled releasee/Pulse release. Or ..Cook for 20 min with 4-5 min NPR, for it to be thicker upon opening.
This batch is after cooking 3 min 5 npr, and then setting for 1/2 hr after done and stirred . Some folks won’t like it. At first it is very thin. Using Bobs Red mill old fashion rolled oats…for these which are thicker and more absorbing Oats. Cook for 20 min, with 4-5 min NPR for a bit thicker. When I make small batches using 1/4 c oats….I can drink it! Love the warm, soothing creamy texture.
See next pic for what it looks like freshly done and opened after briefly stirring . Like I said. It is thin but very creamy. I use. ….. 1 1/2 c rolled oats 1/4-1/2 tsp salt, 2 c water, 1 c half & half, 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar, 2 Tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp Vanilla and after it was done, Controlled release…tap tap tap and then QR when you know it wont spit.
