If you are using one that you like, which do you have? I know there are several brands but thought I would check with guys here. Leaning towards the 8 qt. Want to cook whole chickens and ribs as the largest things we will likely cook. Might try it for small batch canning but there are mixed reviews on that. And since I don't really garden small, we rarely have a small batch of anything so that's way down the list anyway. Got a gift card or two for Christmas and we have been waiting to get one so were are going to order one here soon.