Steel Cut Oats

The night before you want your oatmeal, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to boil in a small pot. If you are multiplying the recipe to make enough for more than one person you don't have to worry so much about the pot size, but if you are making one serving make sure you have a small enough pot so that the oats don't just burn and stick to the bottom. Anyways, once the water starts boiling add the oats and salt. Let boil for 1 1/2 minutes, while stirring and lifting the pot occasionally, if needed, to prevent it from boiling over. Then turn off the heat, cover with a lid, and let sit overnight.

In the morning, remove the lid, skim off any foam on the surface, add 1 cup of water, stir well, and bring to an uncovered boil over high heat. Note if you are doubling the recipe I recommend you still only add 1 cup of water here, other wise the oatmeal gets too watery! Then reduce heat to medium-high and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally. You want the oatmeal hot enough and bubbling, but not boiling over. After 10 minutes, add the milk and butter and stir well. Cook for 20-25 more minutes till the oats are the consistency you like. Stir frequently, really scrapping at the bottom to avoid oats burning and ticking to the bottom of the pot.

Meanwhile, heat a pan (cast iron works excellent here) over medium-high heat, once hot add the sausages on one side and nuts on the other. Stir the nuts frequently till lightly browned, then transfer to a cutting board and chop up into small pieces. When the sausages are browned on one side flip or turn until all sides are browned then transfer to a plate. 

Divide oatmeal between 2 bowls. Top with blueberries, nuts, and honey. Serve with sausages on the side and enjoy!