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By far the best steel cut oats anywhere Jul 04, 2010
I have been eating oatmeal most mornings for over 50 years. I was raised on Quaker Oats. About 20 years ago, I discovered McCann's at a resort. Goodbye mushy Quaker Oats. About 5 years ago, I discovered Honeyville Farms. Goodbye overpriced McCann's.
The quality is excellent. I rarely find a husk, which I did all the time with McCann's. They are probably 60-80% cheaper than McCann's, and I think they are fresher.
The only disadvantage of steel cut is the cooking time. Here's a little trick I learned on a cooking group that makes it as easy as instant oatmeal. Put a few scoops (1/3 to 1/2 cup) of oats in a plastic bowl. Cover with 2x water. Bring water to just short of boiling. Cover and put in the frig.
I use water from the instant hot (180°) and usually microwave for 20 seconds. Cold water will take longer. Get the time right or it will boil over.
The next morning, just heat and eat. I always have oatmeal ready. I usually add raisins just before heating.
Yummmmm...
I like the 70 oz cans with the plastic lid. I buy a case of 6 about every 12-15 months. The cans are great for storing parts and junk in the garage.
excellent product Mar 11, 2009
I love the taste and texture of these steel cut oats, and I'm told they are also good for me. My wife and I have them almost every morning.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great value. This is the only way to buy for regular eaters. Oct 07, 2008
This is really two reviews.
1. For those who already know about steel cut oats, these are simply the best value I have seen. The cans last indefinitely while sealed the manufacturers says "10 to 20 years." The oats are excellent quality and flavor and are equal to any other that I have eaten on that score. So the question becomes "How much do you want to pay for your steel cut oats?" Doing the math, these work out to 14 cents per ounce. The 50 lbs sacks are less expensive, but difficult to store. Of course these are a great value because the shipping cost is so nominal. Buy up, while the buying is good.
2. For those who don't know about steel cut (also called "pinhead" oats), these are oats that have not been "squashed" in a roller to speed up the cooking process. Steel cut oats such as these need to be cooked for about 30 minutes. The payback for the long cooking time is a firm, nutty texture and not the pasty texture of rolled oats. There is also an improved taste. I understand that there is not any significant difference in nutrional value between cut and rolled oats.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Great value and quality Nov 05, 2006
I eat a can of oats in about month so a box lasts 5 or 6 months. Steel cut oats have better consistency than quick oats and taste better. I usually mix in raisins or other dried fruit and cook a serving on the stove in about 7 minutes, using about half the suggested amount of water.
The cans are steel and have great uses long after the oats have received their great reward. The shipping is insanely inexpensive making a case an incredible value.
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