{"id":30729,"date":"2017-08-03T22:11:54","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T02:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=30729"},"modified":"2017-11-09T09:02:55","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T14:02:55","slug":"viking-8-qt-pressure-cooker-for-healthy-fast-dinner-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/viking-8-qt-pressure-cooker-for-healthy-fast-dinner-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"Viking 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker for healthy &#038; fast dinner delivery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to prepare fantastic meals in phenomenally short times?\u00a0 Look no further than the Viking 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker. Cooking under pressure retains the food\u2019s natural vitamins and minerals, instead of letting them escape as in conventional cooking. This good-sized cooker is ideal for stovetop cooking and will work with gas, electric or induction cooktops, cooking your meal three to four times faster and saving up to 70% of your energy costs.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30733\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00149-900x507.jpg?resize=900%2C507\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00149.jpg?resize=900%2C507&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00149.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00149.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00149.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00149.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00149.jpg?w=1917&amp;ssl=1 1917w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>First Impressions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When you first remove it from the box, you\u2019ll be impressed with its solid construction. The three-ply base is quite thick \u2013 making for uniform heat distribution.\u00a0 Quart markings are permanently printed on the interior, making it easy to add liquid ingredients. The interior of the cooker is surgical grade stainless steel so you\u2019ll have no concerns about any food odors being retained in the pot.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30734\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00150-900x507.jpg?resize=900%2C507\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00150.jpg?resize=900%2C507&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00150.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00150.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00150.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00150.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00150.jpg?w=1917&amp;ssl=1 1917w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The lid is what makes the pressure cooker and this lid is loaded with features.\u00a0 The large, easy-twist knob in the center makes it easy to close the side clamps and stops clicking when it\u2019s tightly fastened. With the side clamps, the lid can be put on in any direction \u2013 no worrying about lining it up correctly.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30735\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00152-900x507.jpg?resize=900%2C507\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00152.jpg?resize=900%2C507&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00152.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00152.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00152.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00152.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00152.jpg?w=1917&amp;ssl=1 1917w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The multi-stage pressure control allows for both high and low-pressure cooking.\u00a0 Many kinds of seafood I found out, benefit from cooking at a lower pressure, along with some leafy vegetables.\u00a0 A steaming basket is included for steaming any vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>A small red indicator pops up, exposing a stainless-steel side when pressure is attained. Both quick and slow release options are available.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30736\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00154-900x507.jpg?resize=900%2C507\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00154.jpg?resize=900%2C507&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00154.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00154.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00154.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00154.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00154.jpg?w=1917&amp;ssl=1 1917w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The silicone ring that creates the seal is easily removable for cleaning and can go in the dishwasher if needed.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Putting it to work<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>My mom used to use a pressure cooker frequently as I was growing up, but I never tried one until we had the opportunity to try this Viking unit. Just discovered what we\u2019d been missing out on all along.<\/p>\n<p>For our first meal in the Viking, I selected Chicken with Mushrooms in White Wine (page 120); one of more than 200 recipes from <em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2v4cvQ8\">The New Pressure Cooker Cookbook.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I started by searing the tops of some chicken pieces in the open pan \u2013 about five minutes. Then, after flipping the chicken and adding the additional ingredients, I closed the top of the pot and set the pressure to high. In a few minutes, the little red indicator popped up and I reduced the stove\u2019s temperature to Lo. After cooking only eight minutes under pressure, \u00a0the meat was done.\u00a0 A few more minutes cooking with the lid open and the additional ingredients made a great sauce for the meat.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30737\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00156-900x507.jpg?resize=900%2C507\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00156.jpg?resize=900%2C507&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00156.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00156.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00156.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00156.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00156.jpg?w=1917&amp;ssl=1 1917w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Adding some fresh corn as a side, it was a delicious introduction to pressure cooking.\u00a0 With four pressure cooking cookbooks from the library, we\u2019re looking to repeat our success many times over.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Viking line of cookware, check their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vikingculinaryproducts.com\">www.vikingculinaryproducts.com<\/a>.\u00a0 You might also enjoy reading our other review of the <a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2017\/04\/30\/viking-5-ply-hard-stainless-cookware-when-youre-fed-up-with-puny-pans\/\">Viking Hard Stainless 5-Ply Construction collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2017\/04\/30\/viking-5-ply-hard-stainless-cookware-when-youre-fed-up-with-puny-pans\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30732 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/saute-with-style-794x900.jpg?resize=794%2C900\" alt=\"\" width=\"794\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/saute-with-style.jpg?resize=794%2C900&amp;ssl=1 794w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/saute-with-style.jpg?resize=132%2C150&amp;ssl=1 132w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/saute-with-style.jpg?resize=265%2C300&amp;ssl=1 265w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/saute-with-style.jpg?resize=768%2C871&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/saute-with-style.jpg?resize=1080%2C1224&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/saute-with-style.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>WHERE TO BUY:<\/h2>\n<p>Get the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.clippercorp.com\/pdfs\/40-VCAT-A12416.pdf\">Viking Cullinary Product catalog here<\/a>\u00a0and look for them at specialty and gourmet retailers, or on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2v26MfB\">Amazon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclosure:\u00a0 Clipper Corporation provided us with the Viking 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker so we could do this review, however, opinions as always, are strictly our own. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to prepare fantastic meals in phenomenally short times?\u00a0 Look no further than the Viking 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker. Cooking under pressure retains the food\u2019s natural vitamins and minerals, instead of letting them escape as in conventional cooking. This good-sized cooker is ideal for stovetop cooking and will work with gas, electric or induction cooktops, 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to prepare fantastic meals in phenomenally short times?\u00a0 Look no further than the Viking 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker. Cooking under pressure retains the food\u2019s natural vitamins and minerals, instead of letting them escape as in conventional cooking. This good-sized cooker is ideal for stovetop cooking and will work with gas, electric or induction cooktops, cooking your meal three to four times faster and saving up to 70% of your energy costs. First Impressions When you first remove it from the box, you\u2019ll be impressed with its solid construction. The three-ply base is quite thick \u2013 making for uniform heat&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/past\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Past<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00152.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00152.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00152.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Viking-8-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-00152.jpg?fit=1917%2C1080&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/past\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Past<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Past<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Cooking<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Kitchen Utensil<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Pressure Cooker<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Pressure cooking<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Viking cookware<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Cooking<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Kitchen Utensil<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Pressure Cooker<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Pressure cooking<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Viking cookware<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 9 years ago","modified":"Updated 8 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on August 3, 2017","modified":"Updated on November 9, 2017"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on August 3, 2017 10:11 pm","modified":"Updated on November 9, 2017 9:02 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-7ZD","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":109114,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/viking-pureglide-pro-the-buy-it-for-life-non-stick-set-youve-been-waiting-for\/","url_meta":{"origin":30729,"position":0},"title":"Viking PureGlide Pro, the \u201cBuy It For Life\u201d Non-Stick Set You&#8217;ve Been Waiting For","author":"Doug","date":"December 10, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"We've all gone through a fair share of non-stick pans over the years\u2014usually replacing them every 18 months when the coating inevitably chips or wears off. 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