Scottish steel-cut porridge

Pinhead oats simmered slowly in salted water until they turn creamy, finished with a pour of cream. The plain, patient version, and the better one.

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£1.40a portion

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We last updated these Tesco prices on 7 October 2026.

Put the water and steel-cut oats in a small pan on the hob, add a good pinch of salt and bring to the boil.
Lower the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring often. Stop when the oats are as soft as you like them, then taste and add more salt if it needs it.
Spoon it into a bowl, pour the single cream over the top and eat it straight away.