OMG I absolutely love this thing! I use it at least twice a week because to me, it works like a crock pot but makes WAY better food. I've used it for individual steaks, 8 lb. pork shoulders and 20 lbs of boneless rib roast for Christmas Dinner. Everything has been unbelievably good. I can't say enough good about this thing, Best money I have ever spent on a cooking device!