Steel-Cut Oatmeal is nutty, crunchy, chewy and creamy all at once! It's the perfect picker-upper to comfort you on a cold, brisk winter morning, or on any dark, chilly and rainy day! Try it on its own, or garnished with your favorite toppings!
Pour the water and salt into a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat. Be sure to use a large enough saucepan as the water will foam up once you add the oats to it and it could spill out of the pan.
Once the water starts to boil, pour the oats into the water and stir; let the water come back up to a rolling boil then reduce the heat to low and bring the oats to a slow simmer.
Cover loosely and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan from time to time to prevent the oatmeal from attaching, until the oats are very tender and the liquid has practically completely evaporated. At that point, kill the heat and let the oatmeal sit covered for about 10 minutes, or until it has reached the desired consistency — the longer it sits, the thicker the oatmeal will get.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped nuts, dried or fresh fruits, shredded coconut, a drizzle of honey and a splash of your choice of milk if desired.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week and can then be enjoyed cold or reheated. To reheat, stir in a little bit of milk or water into the oats to loosen the cereal and pop them in the microwave or reheat on the stovetop over low heat.