Hadn't made a New England pot roast in over 17 years prior to buying this. Presto is the "go-to" name for pressure cookers and this one doesn't disappoint. I especially like how the cover and pan lock with a very satisfying click that you can feel thru the handle as you position the lid to close. Using this pressure cooker is easy and it cleans up very well. I did some research before buying this model as I wanted a stainless steel cooker and not aluminum. This cooker came in at the bare minimum I had set for spec's vs. price and has exceeded my expectations as of this date.