This Crockpot is the best thing to come around in quite a while! I have always wanted to try sous vide cooking, but didn't want to buy yet another machine that would take up a lot of room on my ever reducing counter space. This item has changed how we cook yet again. We tried some salmon in a marinade, and cooked according to directions. It came out flavorful all the way through, tender and completely cooked. The crockpot part is so convenient with the timer attached. The fact that we can lock the cover on is the best. No more spilling while on the way to bringing food to any upcoming holiday meal events! I sold my older Crockpot (the one with no time and spotty heating). I appreciate the larger handles, too. Overall, a wonderful improvement on a classic.