I replaced my Vitaquick after over a decade (it needs some replacement pieces and a little love, but still going strong - I gifted it to a friend) and this new pot is worthy of the price. The valve is so much easier to attach and remove which is nice, but the machine’s ability to hold the pressure with more precision is the game changer. I make beef bones stews with chayote (mirilron) which is a member of the squash family. It is mostly made of of water and inevitably disintegrates in stews. Not with my new boy. Each chunk tenuous held its shape almost like a custard. Very impressive.

I am very happy with this pressure cooker, so far! I had been using an electric pressure cooker for years and got so tired of having no control over it (plus it had lots of problems), so I wanted to switch to a stove top one. I love it! It works like a charm and so far, my recipes have turned out perfectly. It is very expensive, but I hope to use this pot for many years to come.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This thing is cool! Sturdy, easy to clean, and was. It as scary to use as I expected. Felt safe the whole time. And it produces a nice sear and cooks quickly!