{"id":26547,"date":"2017-04-30T07:24:43","date_gmt":"2017-04-30T11:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=26547"},"modified":"2017-11-09T09:06:12","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T14:06:12","slug":"viking-5-ply-hard-stainless-cookware-when-youre-fed-up-with-puny-pans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/viking-5-ply-hard-stainless-cookware-when-youre-fed-up-with-puny-pans\/","title":{"rendered":"Viking 5-Ply Hard Stainless Cookware \u2013 when you\u2019re fed up with puny pans"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Viking_Hard_Stainless_cookware_set\"Looking for the best of the best in cookware?\u00a0 We just started testing the new Viking 3 Quart Saute Pan with Lid, part of their Hard Stainless 5-Ply Construction collection<\/a>.\u00a0 We\u2019ve only had it for a few short weeks, but so far, it\u2019s wonderful.<\/p>\n

\"Markings<\/p>\n

It\u2019s solid and heavy, but easy to control with their special grip.\u00a0 Everything is riveted for long life. It even has interior markings for one and two quart levels, to ease adding ingredients in just the right amount.<\/p>\n

VIKING 5-PLY HARD STAINLESS<\/h1>\n

So why do you care about or need 5-ply cookware?\u00a0 Turns out, there are lots of reasons.<\/p>\n

The hard-anodized aluminum exterior is what delivers the best heat transfer, plus it is scratch and warp resistant.\u00a0 Yet for an interior surface, 18\/8 surgical grade stainless steel is best for ease of cleaning and it won\u2019t react to acidic foods.<\/p>\n

In-between, the three interior layers are aluminum alloy, further insuring that heating is even throughout the pan, no matter its size.<\/p>\n

\"Chili<\/p>\n

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Insider secret:\u00a0 It\u2019s awesome for making 2 quarts of chili at a time\u2026if you had my wife\u2019s recipe.<\/div><\/div>\n

WORKS WITH INDUCTION COOKTOPS<\/h2>\n

As you\u2019ll recall from previous articles, we understand that many seniors are downsizing, and many others are looking for smaller kitchens or kitchen alternatives.\u00a0 An ideal accessory is the portable induction cooktop, available in single or dual configurations. But, you need magnetic pans and that limits your cookware choices.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, the Viking 5-Ply Hard Stainless features a hard-anodized aluminum exterior which is induction capable.\u00a0 That means with your portable cooktop, you can cook, heat or serve your favorite dish anywhere 110v electric is available \u2013 picnic pavilion, buffet line, or pot luck dinner.\u00a0 The induction cooktop can maintain perfectly accurate temps and it works ideally with the 3 quart saute pan we\u2019ve been trying.<\/p>\n

WORKS WITH ALL COOKTOPS<\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t have an induction cooktop yet?\u00a0 No problem, the Viking Hard Stainless line works with all cooktops \u2013 induction, electric, ceramic, halogen and gas.\u00a0 Even better yet, it\u2019s oven and grill safe to 500\u00b0. When you\u2019re done with the meal, it will also safely go into your dishwasher.<\/p>\n

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SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LINE:<\/h2>\n