Prep a pot of Irish oatmeal to enjoy for a family breakfast or store in the fridge for easy reheating all week long. Just pop individual bowls into the microwave and then top with dried fruit and chopped nuts with a pat of butter for salty creaminess.
Stir 6 cups of water together with the oats and kosher salt together in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 minutes.
Enjoy immediately or cover and let the oatmeal sit for 2 hours at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator overnight.
For Serving:
To reheat the overnight oatmeal, spoon a serving into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it on HIGH heat until warmed through, about 1 - 2 minutes. It is helpful to add a tablespoon or so of water to help thin it out, it will become very thick as it sits overnight.
Top steaming hot bowls of oatmeal with the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and salted butter. Stir them in and enjoy.