The product(pressure cooker) works fine. It saves a lot of cooking time and seals the flavor in. You can't beat it for cooking steaks. No matter how tough the steak is, it always comes out tender. If you are not familiar with pressure cookers, you should try one. The directions are simple and easy to follow. I purchased the 8-quart size, but there are smaller sizes. I'm only familiar with the Presto brand, but there are other brands that I'm sure works just as well. So give it a try. You will be glad you did.