Steel Cut Oats, also known as Coarse Cut Oats, Pinhead Oats, Scotch Oats or Irish Oats, are golden in color and resemble small rice pieces. They are the inner most part of the oat kernel. Steel Cut Oats are more natural than the common rolled oats because they are less processed. They are also nuttier and chewier. Steel Cut Oats take longer to cook than rolled oats (pre-processed).