EFFORT: NOT MUCH
PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 6 HOURS
KEEPS ON WARM: 1 HOUR
Ingredients
6 cups water
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cranberries
3/4 cup pearled barley
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted and coarsely ground
6 tablespoons medium-ground bulgur (or #2)
6 tablespoons corn (or hominy) grits
6 tablespoons millet
6 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Stir all the ingredients in a slow cooker until the maple syrup has dissolved and all the grains are moistened. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the porridge is creamy and the grains are tender.