Perfect Steel-cut Oats

Directions

1. 1
   Place oats into a 6-quart Instant Pot. If you like, you can use the sauté function to toast them for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently. (Toast them dry or add a tablespoon of coconut oil or butter if you like.) This step helps to coax out a bit more of their nutty flavor, but truth be told, I don't usually bother.
2. 2
   Pour in the water, soy or oat milk, maple syrup or brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Give it all a good stir.
3. 3
   Position lid. Set vent to sealing. Cook on manual, high pressure, for 10 minutes. Pot will take a few minutes to come up to pressure before the countdown begins.
4. 4
   Let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Give oats a stir. They will appear watery on top for a minute — don't worry.
6. 6
   Let sit for five minutes before serving.