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porridge in the slow cooker

pipkin71
pipkin71 Posts: 21,821 Forumite
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Hi all

just read about how nice porridge tastes in the slow cooker on a breakfast cereal thread, but have no idea how much porridge to put in and how long for. Can anyone help in time for me to prepare for brekkie tomorrow?

Thanks
Pipkin
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  • caroline1973lefty
    caroline1973lefty Posts: 358 Forumite
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    I've got a feeling that if you boil water, milk or a combination and then just leave it in a thermos flask (if you have one) it should cook itself and keep itself warm without any further power required.

    Hope that works - haven't tried it myself!

    EDIT - sorry just re-read your thread and realised you were asking a slightly different question. I use one expresso cup worth of porridge, 1 of milk and 1 of water when I cook it (for one person).
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  • melancholly
    melancholly Posts: 7,457 Forumite
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    so i can put it on low overnight and wake up to a big bowl of porridge?!?! genius! i love it but rarely have time to cook it on weekdays. thank you (for the question and the answer!)
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  • Carrot
    Carrot Posts: 177 Forumite
    Along the same lines - I do porridge overnight in the simmering oven of the Aga.
    1 cup of oats to 1 of skimmed milk and 1 cup of water. Put it in about 11pm and wake up to a lovely breakfast. I presume a slow cooker will do the same.
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  • pipkin71
    pipkin71 Posts: 21,821 Forumite
    Breakfast this morning was fantastic - DD2 was really pleased and asked for more! Sadly, DD1 turned her nose up, as usual, and stuck to her toast, but 1 out of 2 isn't bad I guess. Will definitely be having porridge again tomorrow.

    Regards
    Pipkin xxxx
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  • finc
    finc Posts: 1,095 Forumite
    As a general rule of thumb use 250ml of oats to 750ml of water and 5ml of salt for 3-4 people. Cook on low for 8-9 hours.
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  • taylorsmum
    taylorsmum Posts: 119 Forumite
    hi,

    can anyone tell me how to make porridge in the slow cooker please, have seen it on here but i cannot find it now.
    many thanks.
  • buxtonrabbitgreen
    buxtonrabbitgreen Posts: 2,856 Forumite
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    taylorsmum wrote:
    hi,

    can anyone tell me how to make porridge in the slow cooker please, have seen it on here but i cannot find it now.
    many thanks.
    Please dont think I am being funny but it only takes 3 mins in the microwave and uses a lot less electricity.
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  • sarahlouise210
    sarahlouise210 Posts: 3,386 Forumite
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    buxtonrabbitgreen wrote:
    Please dont think I am being funny but it only takes 3 mins in the microwave and uses a lot less electricity.

    my thoughts exactly!!!
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  • pounds_and_pensive
    pounds_and_pensive Posts: 342 Forumite
    Hi taylorsmum - I don't do porridge, but I expect the others are right (this lot usually are :) ) I just noticed your post count though, and wanted to say 'Welcome' :)
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  • taylorsmum
    taylorsmum Posts: 119 Forumite
    hi thanks for your replys,

    just thought it would be easier to put it on the night before, ready in the morning no hassle
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