Has anyone tried making steel-cut Irish oatmeal overnight in this? I've been using a small crockpot and it comes out fine but due to schedule I now need a programmable one, or one with timer, and I cannot find a small enough (I'm only one person)...
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Last night I put oatmeal ingredients in, programmed it to steam for ten minutes at midnight, after which it switched to warm mode until I turned it off in the morning (I didn't see any way to use the delay function to go directly to warm mode). This morning it's just like the oatmeal I make over night in the crock pot.
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Sure, you just have to soak them first. I always make no-cook steel cut oats: place desired amount of oats in a jar or bowl and cover with water, milk, soy milk, etc. then cover and leave in your fridge overnight. In the morning you will have softer but still chewy oats that do not have to be cooked at all. You could either add yogurt in the morning (drain off the water or milk you used to soak with if you want), or you could try mixing the oats in the yogurt and leaving that in the fridge overnight to see if the oats soften enough to your liking. I love this no-cook method, and it's especially great when it's hot out and you don't want to make hot oatmeal for breakfast. Sure, you just have to soak them first. I always make no-cook steel cut oats: place desired amount of oats in a jar or bowl and cover with water, milk, soy milk, etc. then cover and leave in your fridge overnight. In the morning you will have softer but still chewy oats that do not have to be cooked at all. You could either add yogurt in the morning (drain off the water or milk you used to soak with if you want), or you could try mixing the oats in the yogurt and leaving that in the fridge overnight to see if the oats soften enough to your liking. I love this no-cook method, and it's... » Read More Sure, you just have to soak them first. I always make no-cook steel cut oats: place desired amount of oats in a jar or bowl and cover with water, milk, soy milk, etc. then cover and leave in your fridge overnight. In the morning you will have softer but still chewy oats that do not have to be cooked at all. You could either add yogurt in the morning (drain off the water or milk you used to soak with if you want), or you could try mixing the oats in the yogurt and leaving that in the fridge overnight to see if the oats soften enough to your liking. I love this no-cook method, and it's especially great when it's hot out and you don't want to make hot oatmeal for breakfast. « Show Less
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Hello God Lover, (Love your name!) I hope you will take the time to read the review I wrote titled "time to eat healthy and there is nothing better to start the day than oatmeal" on January 8, 2015. It tells you exactly how to do it and I will buy your next can for you if it doesn't turn out perfect, but you must follow every step including the small 2 quart crock pot which I bought at Target. It works perfectly. I forgot to say stir the mixture after you put it in just before you leave it sit for four hours. Let me know. As for why I like your name, well, I happen to be a miracle sitting here...will explain if you ever want to know! Regards, Robert Hello God Lover, (Love your name!) I hope you will take the time to read the review I wrote titled "time to eat healthy and there is nothing better to start the day than oatmeal" on January 8, 2015. It tells you exactly how to do it and I will buy your next can for you if it doesn't turn out perfect, but you must follow every step including the small 2 quart crock pot which I bought at Target. It works perfectly. I forgot to say stir the mixture after you put it in just before you leave it sit for four hours. Let me know. As for why I like your name, well, I happen to be a miracle... » Read More Hello God Lover, (Love your name!) I hope you will take the time to read the review I wrote titled "time to eat healthy and there is nothing better to start the day than oatmeal" on January 8, 2015. It tells you exactly how to do it and I will buy your next can for you if it doesn't turn out perfect, but you must follow every step including the small 2 quart crock pot which I bought at Target. It works perfectly. I forgot to say stir the mixture after you put it in just before you leave it sit for four hours. Let me know. As for why I like your name, well, I happen to be a miracle sitting here...will explain if you ever want to know! Regards, Robert « Show Less
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Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super... » Read More Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina « Show Less
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Yes, I do it all the time! I use my Keurig to put about 10 ounces of hot water in the inner pot, then add one serving of steel cut oats (about 1/2 cup). I also add a teaspoon of Splenda brown sugar blend and a dash of vanilla. I set it going around 10 p.m. and in the morning (usually around 8 a.m.) I have a nice, perfectly done serving of oatmeal. I add a little milk and sometimes some nuts or dried fruit just before I eat.
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I have and they turned out great! I put them in the cooker when I went to bed and set the timer to be ready when I woke up. They were fully cooked but not mushy. One note is that you aren't supposed to use any dairy if you are setting the timer, so I made mine only with water and added a touch of cream when I ate them.
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This Crock-Pot goes to warm automatically. That should actually solve your problem. If you insist on a start time you should go with a "Standard" CP with simple High/low controls and use a plug in type timer.
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I micro it for 3 minutes--stir--micro for 2 minutes more. Comes our perfect! I do double the serving...1 1/2 cup water to 1/2 cup oats. Also I add ground chia seeds, it not only makes it healthier but it also prevents the oats from foaming over and making a big mess in my oven.
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soaking overnight is the key to soften the oats. I have not tried a ricecooker, but I would think it would work. i merely used the micro and they were soft enough for that.
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I hope that Crock-Pot will see fit to offer the inserts for this model. I chose this model because reviews were better regarding it not leaking, and I like the power base idea (I have an electric kettle that has a similar power base). Please, Crock-Pot, start offering inserts for this model, so users can prepare multiple meals on the weekend, and tote the inserts to work. Thank you!
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I have never done that but it would make sense to me that it would be possible. Of note: I leave my rice sitting in water much of the day, it absorbs the water so when I press "on" to cook it at night, it cooks up in a jiffy. I would probably try putting the oatmeal and water in this the night before, let it sit in the water overnight and see if it cooks up quickly in the morning. Oatmeal is really cheap so worth the try, even if it doesn't succeed. BTW, my husband has high cholesterol which I managed to get down to normal limits via diet and fish oil/slow release niacin. One oatmeal recipe he loves: put apples slices (with peel) in a pie plate sprinkle oatmeal all over it and mix with the apple slices sprinkle cinnamon on top dot copiously with butter (kerrygold grass fed butter or better yet clarified butter - ghee - which I get from a health food store0 bake at 350 until apples are done. Very satisfying dessert and full of fiber!
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I put 1 cup of steel cut oats, 3 1/2 cups water, a little salt, 1 tsp vanilla, and a sprinkle of cinnamon in at bedtime and set the timer for about an hour before I get up using the "soup" setting. (As I understand it, "soup" cooks at a lower temp but longer than the white rice setting.)Good stuff in the morning with milk and brown sugar.
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not the Steel Cut version. In fact I cook mine about 30 min. I make enough for the week and then just reheat a portion. Try the GF rolled oats or quick cooking for the uncook in yogurt idea. For yogurt I prefer some of the GF Granola.
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Yes! I do it every nite. 1 rice cooker cup of oatmeal to 1 1/2 cups of water. I add raisins 2 the water & cook it altogether. I use the timer & its waiting 4 me in the morning! Delish!!!
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Unlike other models, the NP-NVC18 cooks at high pressure. This means that it's a bad idea to use it with ingredients that can foam up and block the vent, which could in turn lead it to burst. So no oatmeal. The recipe book that accompanies it says to precook other ingredients and add them at the end. So you might do better with the NS-YAC10; I bought that one for my brother because of its greater versatility. ON the other hand, nothing makes rice like the NP-NVC10 or 18. Your call.
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Hi- I just had this fountain at a two-day Bridal and Wedding Show and had it going continuously for 6 - 7 hours each day. It worked great! I just microwaved the chocolate/oil mixture in the crock part of the crock pot, and transported it to the Show that way. I was able to take it home after the first day and just throw it in the dishwasher. I used less than 10lbs of chocolate between the two days, and never ran out. It was quite a draw - especially for the little girls who were modeling Wedding attire. They loved poking little marshmallows with toothpicks and getting them all drippy with the chocolate. Awesome! Hi- I just had this fountain at a two-day Bridal and Wedding Show and had it going continuously for 6 - 7 hours each day. It worked great! I just microwaved the chocolate/oil mixture in the crock part of the crock pot, and transported it to the Show that way. I was able to take it home after the first day and just throw it in the dishwasher. I used less than 10lbs of chocolate between the two days, and never ran out. It was quite a draw - especially for the little girls who were modeling Wedding attire. They loved poking little marshmallows with toothpicks and getting them all drippy with... » Read More Hi- I just had this fountain at a two-day Bridal and Wedding Show and had it going continuously for 6 - 7 hours each day. It worked great! I just microwaved the chocolate/oil mixture in the crock part of the crock pot, and transported it to the Show that way. I was able to take it home after the first day and just throw it in the dishwasher. I used less than 10lbs of chocolate between the two days, and never ran out. It was quite a draw - especially for the little girls who were modeling Wedding attire. They loved poking little marshmallows with toothpicks and getting them all drippy with the chocolate. Awesome! « Show Less
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Some of you say you are able to cook in this bowl and others say it overflows. I use quick and easy steel cut oatmeal. Does this type cook well in the bowl without overflow?