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McCanns's  steel  cut  Irish  oatmealMcCann’s steel cut Irish oatmeal is the introductory and best oatmeal in the world. This is the classic Irish oatmeal–nothing added and not one thing taken away–just pure goodness. If you are looking for outstanding tasting oats, then go no further than McCann’s steel cut Irish oatmeal. Imagine taking the best oats, removing the outer husk, and then cutting them into littler pieces–that is all they do! That is why McCann’s steel cut oats are so rich and wholesome, with their unique, nutty taste–there is no processing, no addition, and not one thing artificial. The cut grain of steel cut oats means they take longer to cook than rolled oats–but the distinguishable texture makes it all worthwhile! This is sold in a pack of four 28-ounce tins.

McCann'sAbout McCann’s
The story of McCann’s dates back to 1800 when John McCann built a mill at Beamond, on the east coast of Ireland. John McCann’s Irish oatmeal secured a good deal of prizes for it is splendid quality over the years and the company continued to grow steadily. A piece of McCann’s history was developed in August 2005 when for the original time production of the trademark 28-ounce tin of steel cut oats exceeded 1 million tins for a twelve month period.

McCann’s has been making the classic oatmeal product for more than 150 years – and it has changed very little in that time–it is still the same real thing. McCann’s is best known for it is classic steel cut oats packed in the iconic 28-ounce tin. However, there are numerous other tasty merchandise available–quick cooking oatmeal, instant oatmeal, and oat bran.

All McCann’s merchandise are non-GMO. They are exceptionally grown by local farmers–there are no GMO oat crops grown in Ireland.

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Mccanns Traditional Oatmeal (Tin), 28 Ounce Unit

Well, time for the introductory actual post. The appetizer’s finished, so let’s move on to the meat. And today, that meat will take the form of a bit of history. Everyone likes history, right? Right…? If not, there’s still bound to be a good deal of ordinary Irish tin whistle data in there, and hopefully a few funny digressions, so don’t let the “h” word scare you away.

The Irish tin whistle is fundamentally a simple system woodwind instrument that uses a fipple to create sound. Without the jargon, that means you blow into it like a recorder and not like a flute to make sound, and there are only open holes along the body, rather of the imagination scheme of buttons and levers you find on more classical instruments. This has the practical effect of being very straightforward to play; the less fingers you have covering holes, the higher the note, you always lift your fingers off from the bottom to the top, and you blow harder to play higher. That’s regarding it. (Thankfully. I tried picking up my old concert flute a few months ago, and felt like my grandparents must feel in front of a computer. “What does this button do?” “It’s making a bad noise, what’s faulty with it?”)

These types of instruments have been in use longer than recorded history. Just when it comes to each civilization made a lot of version of them. They’ve found versions made by Neanderthals. Really, if the Irish cultural aspect of the tin whistle doesn’t appeal to you, but a heap of other culture does, you may in all likelihood still commence playing a whistle for that reason anyway. Odds are they have an equivalent, and the Irish tin whistle will be for less than that equivalent if anyone’s marketing one.

At any rate, the progressed form of whistle we have today emerged from those origins in Manchester, England, when a man named Robert Clarke begun mass-producing his version of the whistle in the 1840s. This was basically the model that the other modern styles of the whistle descended from, and where the whistle picked up two of it is main names: the tin whistle, because they were commonly made out of brass or tin, and the penny whistle, because they were so cheap to make that for the duration of the 19th century, you could buy one for the price of a British penny.

In the 1900s, plastics were formulated and for the most part substituted the metal fipples that had been employed in the past (though of course you may still find a great deal of whistles with metal fipples these days). In the irruptive period, the whistle became widespread in use and welcomed into folk music, exceptionally European and distinctively Celtic folk music, where it found a place when it comes to as mutual as the harmonica in American music. Today, some musical groups still feature the Irish tin whistle, from traditionalisti bands, to ballad groups like the Dubliners, and even bands that play more progressed types of music with a Celtic twist, like Flogging Molly or the Dropkick Murphys.


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248 of 254 humans found the following review helpful.
5I can not say sufficient good things in regards to this stuff
By K. Varner
I basi heard when it comes to steel cut oats on the Oprah show in regards to it is health benefits. First of all I DO NOT like regular oatmeal like you buy in the grocery store. I don’t like the slimy texture. But I figured I’d try steel cut oats and I’m glad I did. They are delicous and very good for you! The warm nutty aroma when they are cooking is very appetizing. I add a little bit of sugar or splenda and a good deal of cinnimon, it tastes fantastic! I also once in a while skip the cinnimon and add a tablespoon of granola and/or some dried berries. Excellent healthful breakfast.

Normally these take in regards to 30 minutes to cook on the stovetop. I found a way to cut the cooking time in half. Take 1/3 cup of oats, and 1 1/3 cup of water and put it in a big microwavable bowl. Cook in the microwave on High for 5 minutes, stir, then another 5 minutes, then stir again, and then cook with regards to another 2-3 minutes until the texture is just the way you like it.

For those of you who are asking what the divergence is among regular oatmeal and steel cut oatmeal:
-Steel-Cut Oats are whole grain groats (the inner part of the oat kernel) which have been cut into two or three pieces using steel discs. Golden in color and resembling mini rice particles, they are as nature intended – not one thing added and not one thing taken out.
-Rolled oats are flake oats that have been steamed, rolled, re-steamed and toasted. Due to all of this further and added processing they have lost galore of their natural taste, goodness and texture.

155 of 159 persons found the following review helpful.
5The best oatmeal available in the U.S.A.
By Zechristof
If you dislike oatmeal made from rolled oats, try this product. You will like it. If you like oatmeal made from rolled oats, try this product. You will LOVE it. You ought to cook this oatmeal for half an hour, so put it on before your shower. You may eat it plain if you make it thin, or you may add cream, half-and-half, whole milk, or 2% milk to thin it a bit. I likewise like it with a dollop of plain yogurt. Sweeten it with brown sugar or raw sugar, or just add dried fruit (dates and figs are my favorites – dried cherries are good also). Goes well also with a sprinkle of walnut pieces. But here is the best way to eat it — better than dessert:
Sweeten cooked oatmeal more or less with a modest amount of brown sugar, add just sufficient half-and-half to wet it thoroughly, and then add a healthful serving of fresh blueberries. Now THAT is a great deal of breakfast.

57 of 59 humans found the following review helpful.
5“Al Dente” Oatmeal
By Sheri
Steel cut oatmeal has a grainy, hearty texture that’s more like al dente pasta than mush. American grown varieties ofttimes have a gelatinous texture amid the grains. The Irish grown oatmeal is firm and nutty through and through.

My electric range cooks the oatmeal in in regards to 25 minutes. I use a straight-edged spatula to keep the oatmeal from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Avoid over-stirring to keep that nice, firm texture.

More good news: Steel-cut oatmeal, like chili or stew, is better on the second day. Pour your leftovers into a bowl, lay plastic film directly on the surface of the oatmeal, and store in the ‘fridge. Reheat in the microwave with a spoonful of water for a minute or two.

Genuine maple syrup is the best sweetener for oatmeal, in my opinion. Add diced apples or raisins or bananas, with a little milk, and you’ve got yourself a bowlful of breakfast!

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