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Kuhn Rikon 8.5Q Pressure Stock Pot

$249.00

Kuhn Rikon 8.5Q Pressure Stock Pot

A little larger than the long handle cookers, these Kuhn Rikon Duromatic stock pot pressure cookers are versatile performers that will handle whole chickens, roasts, corn on the cob, dinner for 2 to 4 and 8 to 12. Stainless steaming trivet is included.

Available in 6.3 quart (Model #3043) and 8.5 quart (Model #3044).

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Quiet, super-safe, extremely attractive, and "everyday practical"... If you don't associate those words with pressure cookers, it can only be because you haven't experienced Kuhn Rikon Duromatic... and you're in for a big treat!

nullCooking with a Kuhn Rikon Duromatic pressure cooker reduces cooking times (and energy costs!) by two thirds. It makes tough foods tender, and enhances flavor blending for tastier dishes. Kuhn Rikon Duromatic also preserves the vivid colors of your vegetables—as well as more of their nutrients. But in the past, pressure cookers have been big, noisy monstrosities... and more than a little scary! 

Crafted in Switzerland of 18-10 Surgical Stainless with the attention to detail for which the Swiss are world renowned, Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Cookware will revolutionize your perceptions of pressure cooking. With super quiet valves, clad construction, and 5 unique (and truly effective) safety systems, Kuhn Rikon Duromatic pressure cookware is changing the way cooking is done. See the image below for what these five safety features are! 

The Kuhn Rikon Duromatic line features fry pans that pressure cook and braise, with innovative stick resistant stainless surfaces, and interchangeable glass lids. Every Kuhn Rikon Duromatic pressure cooker base features a thick layer of pure aluminum sandwiched between stainless steel for even browning and fast warm up. 

Versatile Kuhn Rikon Duromatic pressure cookers are sized for any task, from singles and small families to the professional cook. And Kuhn Rikon Duromatic pressure cookers work on all cooking surfaces, including induction cooktops. 

Pleasant Hill Grain is proud to offer Kuhn Rikon Duromatic pressure cookware. We offer free shipping, and we stock all Duromatic items. If we can help you with more information, please e-mail or call us toll free at the number at the bottom of the page. We're here to help! As multi-year recipients of Kuhn Rikon's Dealer of the Year award, we believe you'll find no better source for this exceptional line of kitchen tools. We would appreciate your business, and we look forward to serving you! 

See Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Pressure Cooker FAQ

Gaskets should be replaced periodically, as they will harden over time and stop working — which will cause seal loss, and your cooker won't work. It's easiest to order a with your cooker, so you'll have a backup. (They can also be nicked or damaged by a stove burner, etc.) Tip: When not in use, gaskets can be removed from cooker lid to maintain proper shape for longest life. 

Can you use a Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker for canning?  The answer is here! 

With any pressure cooker, be sure to add sufficient water. Complete evaporation will spoil your food and damage the cooker. If you want, you can keep food suspended above the water by using a trivet.

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DRAMATIC DIFFERENCES IN COOKING TIMES WITH KUHN RIKON!

Food Type

Cooking Time

Traditional Time

Artichokes

8-12 minutes

40-45 minutes

Black beans

10-12 minutes

2-1/2 hours

Whole chicken

5 minutes/lb.

15 minutes/lb.

White rice

5 minutes

15-25 minutes

Brown rice

20-22 minutes

45 minutes

Whole new potatoes

5-6 minutes

25-30 minutes

Beef stew

15-20 minutes

2 hours

Pasta sauce

20 minutes

1-1/2 hours

Plus... More nutrition & better color and flavor are retained... And far less energy is consumed in the process!

 

You may also be interested in the German-made, stainless steel and Fissler Vitaquick pressure cooker lines.

PRESSURE COOKERS BUYING GUIDE

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THIS PRODUCT IS MADE IN SWITZERLAND!

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Specs

Manufacturer Part Number
3044
UPC/EAN Number
7610154030445
Brand
Kuhn Rikon
Diameter
Inside: 11"
Material
18/10 stainless steel, Aluminum
Induction Capable
Yes
Origin
Imported
Warranty Length
10 year
Country of Manufacture
Switzerland

Care Instructions

Hand washing is recommended.

Shipping

We stock this product in our Nebraska warehouse. Most of our shipments are by UPS Ground or Home Delivery and you should receive your order in five business days or less from ship-out. Click here for more information about shipping.

Accessories for this product:

Pressure Cooker Perfection Book
In Pressure Cooker Perfection the editors at America's Test Kitchen demystify an appliance that to many home cooks remains intimidating (but shouldn't). Modern pressure cookers are safer, quieter, more reliable, and more user-friendly than old-fashioned jiggle-top models. And they can prepare a wide range of foods–everything from barbecue to risotto–in record time.

Cooking under pressure results in better-tasting dishes because every drop of flavor is trapped in the sealed pot. This fact, combined with the shorter cooking time, means that your dishes will be supercharged with flavor. And cooking under pressure is versatile. While they're ideal for roasts and stews, pressure cookers can also turn out perfectly tender beans, grains, and legumes in short order.

If ever there was a cooking method that could benefit from the obsessive trial and error that America's Test Kitchen is known for, this is it. When cooking time is compressed, every minute matters, and when flavors are amplified, even a small change becomes significant. They ran hundreds of tests in fifteen pressure cookers to find out what works and what doesn't, and they've delivered foolproof, guaranteed-successful recipes in Pressure Cooker Perfection. With this foolproof guide to cooking under pressure, every home cook will be guaranteed success.
Softcover | 168 pages | Full-color photos
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Kuhn Rikon Glass Lid

A glass lid is included with Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker sets but they're available for other Kuhn Rikon cookers as well. Glass lids are for non-pressure use. Great for taking your Kuhn Rikon straight to the serving area. Gracefully domed shape with attractive, comfortable handle.

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$20.00 - $40.00
Kuhn Rikon Steam Trivet

Steam Trivets are included with most of the deep-bodied Kuhn Rikon cookers. The Risotto Cooker (#3064) doesn't include one, and it would take the 22cm trivet. The 23cm trivet is the largest trivet Kuhn Rikon makes, and it's used for cookers 28cm. The trivets are made entirely of stainless steel (not nonstick coated).

Available in 19cm, 22cm and 23cm.

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$20.00 - $30.00
Kuhn Rikon Flame Protector

Our flame tamer will protect your smaller pressure cooker and gasket on gas stoves. Especially recommended for the shallow pressure frypans, but equally effective for all other pressure cookers, stainless and copper cookware. The disk captures heat that would otherwise go up the sides of your pot, and directs it into the base of the pan, where it is quickly and efficiently absorbed. Coated for easy cleaning.

Flame Tamer 24cm (9.5") (Kuhn Rikon Item #2081)

Flame Tamer 28cm (11") (Kuhn Rikon Item #2080)

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$50.00 - $65.00
Kuhn Rikon Smart Lid, Red

Enjoy perfect pan-frying, steaming, braizing, simmering and sautéing with this innovative universal lid from Kuhn Rikon. The innovative Smart Lid features a stepped silicone gasket which forms a tight seal over the top of pans from 9" to 11" in diameter.

The Smart Lid also features a revolutionary pressure-release valve. When closed, the valve traps steam into your pan to contain moisture and once opened, the valve releases steam automatically. The Smart Lid comes with the added benefit of a clear, heat-resistant glass top so you can keep an eye on what’s cooking without lifting the lid.

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$35.00

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Kuhn Rikon Swiss Cleaner 5 oz.

A specially developed cleaning agent for stainless steel, brass, copper, nickel, and ceramic stove tops. This cleaner will clean the inside and shine the outside of your cooker. Nonabrasive, nontoxic and 95% biodegradable. 5 oz tube. Our cleaner works on All Clad stainless, Le Creuset, Chantal and all other commercial stainless cookware.

Note: For some unknown reason, the directions on the tube omit the "rubbing" step. This is not a wipe on/rinse off product, despite the tube's directions. It is a cleaning paste, some rubbing is required, and it works great!

Kuhn Rikon Item #2015

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$17.00

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KUHN RIKON 8 liter pressure cooker
By Ronald N. in WI on 5/13/2016 Verified Buyer

Excellent cooker, Just remember the bigger the pot it takes a little longer to reach high pressure. I have three of these and would not be without one, best you can get.

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Kuhn Rikon Pressure Cooker
By Emily S. in SD on 12/08/2017 Verified Buyer

I have confidence using this pressure cooker— the pressure valve is the simplest system of any pressure cooker I’ve ever used. And the time-saving meals I can prepare are a major benefit. The included cookbook has recipes for meals I wouldn’t have expected to prepare in a pressure cooker. Like meatloaf in 15 minutes! And if that wasn't enough, it's beautiful!

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Size Matters!
By Carlton L. in CA on 7/04/2016 Verified Buyer

Wonderful cooker in a practical size at 8 liters if you are preparing meals for 4 or more!

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The best pressure stock pot I've purchased
By Cameron Macinnes on 5/22/2023 Verified Buyer

I like to use an a good quality steamer basket (e.g. OXO good grips with its handle removed) inside this very fine Kuhn Rikon 8.5Q pressure stockpot. Using a steamer basket is great on its own for cooking vegetables but it also can support a (9" diameter) ceramic soufflé dish inside the Kuhn Rikon 8.5Q. I cooked a 3.5 lb whole chicken perfectly in the soufflé dish inside my Kuhn Rikon. Using a soufflé dish in the Kuhn Rikon makes the cleanup afterwards so fast and easy. I couldn't be more pleased with the quality of my Kuhn Rikon 8.5Q stock pot. I also cooked a cup of steel cut oats with leeks and tumeric and pink salt (once again using the steamer basket and ceramic soufflé dish inside the Kuhn Rikon) and wow that was a super tasty breakfast.

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High Quality Pressure Cooker
By Cam on 2/26/2023 Verified Buyer

Safety features excellent. After each use I recommend running hot tap water over the 6 steam release holes found at base of steam release valve which are accessible after you temporarily remove the steam shield located in center of top side of lid. This small maintenance task will prevent food particle or fat residue from building up in the the steam release holes over time.

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So easy and fast
By Hannah on 7/30/2022 Verified Buyer

I LOVE my KR pressure pot! I had only used instant pots and pressure canners previously and the quiet and easy straight forward way this on works is my favorite! And the meals are delicious! I can’t wait to own the fry pan some say!

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