It says on the previous page "crock pot"...this is definitely NOT  a crock pot. It IS a pressure cooker. I have only used it once. I cooked a beef brisket for one and a half hours. It came out tender and tasty. I have had an aluminum pressure cooker for 40 years!  A part finally failed, and it is impossible to replace. Hence, I purchased this one. Same size, but the old one was much thicker and heavier aluminum. I doubt this one will make it 40 years; but neither will I, so all is well. LOL!!