Even heating and fast cooking is what this pressure cooker is all about! On top of the stove in a saucepan, it takes me 45 minutes to cook. It also makes a great stew if you decide you want to pressure cook your beef for optimum tenderness.

Lid locks securely and can be opened by using red colored release button. Pressure limiting valve is the red circle in the middle of the pressure adjusting knob on the lid.

If there is some stuck on food then i soak it in water for sometime and then it just needs a wipe to clean. It's also ergonomic and easy to move around. It washes very easily thanks to its stainless steel.

The pressure cooker feels solid. It has a solid appearance. The cooker is also simply gorgeous.

Sakuchi says not to let flame travel up the sides of the pot to avoid damaging the cooker. Made from high quality stainless steel and hard plastic. Great for chili and steaming vegetables. It's dishwasher safe andstainless.