Much easier to clean and maintain than aluminum pans. Also have the 6 quart stainless pan. Sometimes I use both for meals. I also purchased the Presto Pressure Canner Pressure Regulator (with weights for 5, 10, and 15 psi) to duplicate results using old aluminum Mirro pressure pans with variable psi weight. Also note that Presto pressure regulators are interchangeable giving more cooking options. I also have a large Presto canner for canning in season vegetables.