This is truly a one pot cooker. We can sear the meat in the cooker. The insert is removable....that is a huge plus, plus, plus for me. It makes clean up a breeze. I love saute' veggies. I dislike sautéing until now. Getting out dinner prepared to cook at night for the next night is a lifesaver. I can set the timer. I can smell what we are having when I open the door. This is a great slower cooker. It is amazing quality. It plenty big to feed the entire family. This saves a lot of money on eating out because we are always short on time with all of our evening activities. Now we save money and have healthy good meals. Thank you!