Works well and it's very sturdy. Holds six 1qt jars with ease.

It works well as a pressure cooker, but after cooking carrots for three minutes, the inside has a permanent stain at the water level. I( could always clean my last one easily, and had to use Bartender's Secret (?) scouring powder for 3 stains in 20 years. Very disappointing.

Did a good job.

I just received this yesterday and after reading some of the negative reviews I was a little skeptical. I am doing a test drive right now and followed the directions that suggested adding 2 qts. of water (no jars) , turn on the heat, let it vent 10 minutes and place on the weight. This is what I found; along with venting out the pipe in the middle steam was also escaping around the handle with the pressure lock altho' this concerned me I waited to see the results. When the red lock popped fully the steam from the handle slowed and when 10 minutes passed I dropped on the weight . I had it on high heat and when it finally began rocking violently I turned it to medium then again to almost low where as the directions said it rocked slowly. Every few minutes it would spin like crazy and emit steam. I think the problem most have is like I who am used to a big Presto with a gauge and a rocking weight we are used to that rocking sound and expect the same from this Mirro. After watching this operate for quite a while I feel quite comfortable in leaving it pretty much unattended only checking it every so often. I did order the 16 qt. weighted Presto but had to return it as the lid did not fit the pan and I was afraid to re order as it might be some weird factory run mishap so I took a deep breath and ordered this 16 qt. Mirro. I think it is going to be just fine but will update after a few canning runs. So far so good.

mirro has always been great since 1970s. great canner be ware i understand counterfeits are there