Seeking advice about porridge oats

Scott's Porage Oats are usually pretty good - but Tesco (at least here in Scotland) sell bags of 'Scottish Oats' which seem to give a pretty similar result.

Avoid any which are labelled "Jumbo oats" They are OK in muesli etc but they don't "cook down" so well as porridge. That said, some normal sized oats do seem to be tougher than others. Longer cooking may soften them.

Like Blondiescot I buy Scotts Porage Oats or Tesco's own brand Scottish Oats (I suspect they come from Scott's factory), but they may not be available where you live.

I cook them in the microwave - one measure of rolled oats to four of water, or water and milk, plus a pinch of salt, stirred then given five minutes on full power. Not stirred again until the five minutes are up - just long enough to make tea or coffee and get the rest of the breakfast ready. They need plenty of space to boil up or they overflow all over the turntable.

Tesco's own are cheaper and good.

Leaving oats soaking in water (or milk and water) overnight in your fridge means they only need a minute or two in the microwave to cook.

When porridge was generally made using oatmeal as opposed to rolled oats (Americans call rolled oats oatmeal, I believe), soaking overnight was standard.

I bought some of the jumbo oats, but only once. They seemed to be too rough (tough) and as you say never cooked to be creamy. I use the microwave method now too half milk and water, in the bowl, very quick and no pan to wash up after. I usually buy Quaker or Scotts but have also bought Sainsbury's own.

I buy Tesco’s Scottish Oats which are ok. Used to buy Scott’s or Quaker, but got so expensive.

Tried the basic Tesco ones, but they seemed to go down in quality.

I use Lidl porridge oats , cooked in the microwave , I use water , but milk is a lot creamier

What aggi said but I use Sainsbury's gf.

I use Aldi organic oats, usually use water ,occasionally milk, but they cook down creamy either way I find.

I use Aldi oats. Left to soak in boiling water overnight, then just 60 - 90 secs microwave next morning.

Tesco and Sainsburys are both ok. Must try Lidl's.
Whites are too glutinous imo. Jumbo don't soften easily.
i much prefer them cooked on the hob, 1/3 milk.

I buy Lidl’s porridge oats, and cook on the hob. Always creamy with milk & water (plus honey, fruit & yogurt added afterwards.)

Lidl simply porridge oats with semi skim milk, cooked in the microwave. Topped with a little honey, dried fruit, flaked almond or whatever’s in the cupboard. Cranberry and flaked almonds I’d my favourite topping.

I use 50:50 oat milk to water. Think that there might be a few less calories, and still get a good result. I agree with what's been said about jumbo oats, much rougher texture. I don't soak overnight, just while I'm making tea etc. , Then microwave in a glass jug. Works every time.

We use Flahavan's Irish porridge oats, and mix in all sorts of deliciousness. You can microwave it or cook on the hob.

Indeed don't buy the Jumbo ones- DH loves them but they indigestible to me. I use them for making flapjack topping for crumbles though. I am a prole when it comes to porridge. I like the instant stuff with honey.

P.S. I pass the Mornflake factory on my way to the golf club - the lorries block the narrow lane - bit like the jumbo oats and my husbands elementary canal.

I like the Fahavans multiseeded porridge oats. Becomes creamy after 3 minutes on the hob, with the added bite of seeds.
When I am feeling naughty I bury a teaspoon of Nutella in the bowl when served!

I mix Quaker Jumbo and rolled oats together, I’d say a quarter Jumbo, three quarters rolled.
We find all Jumbo is too chewy, all rolled too glutinous.
I make it in the microwave with semi skimmed milk and a little salt. Blueberries on top.

I always cook jumbo oats. They just need a bit longer. The flavour is much better and hopefully more of the goodness is left after processing. Best made with whole cream milk.

I have Scott’s porridge oats blue box I make them with water bubbling gently on the stove. Top them with milk and a spoon of sugar perfect every time.

I use Jumbo oats and soak them in almond milk overnight. Then cook in the morning. My grandfather always put salt on his, but I add berries, apple, nuts etc . Plus cream or maple syrup.

Another one for Flahavans here! I know they might be a little bit more expensive than shop brands but its one thing I won't be cutting back on.

I forgot to add, we usually buy Flahavans and we add blueberries and a tbs Greek yogurt. Honey/sweetener.

I can’t be bothered doing assorted fancy things to the humble oat, I don’t even cook them. I pour on boiling water, wait a couple of minutes then eat. Definitely no milk. Supermarket’s own brand oats, dirt cheap and full of goodness.