Lives up to its claim.

OK, this product does a noteworthy job for what it is supposed to do: create a vacuum through which the marination process is accelerated. You can actually get a decent marinade in the five...Read complete review

OK, this product does a noteworthy job for what it is supposed to do: create a vacuum through which the marination process is accelerated. You can actually get a decent marinade in the five minutes cited in the product profile, so I'll give the product credit for that.

The included recipe guide doesn't immediately strike me as too interesting altough it does look like a nice tutorial for those not fully seasoned (pun intended) in the art of BBQ grilling. I think it's referred to as "Grilling for Girls" or something like that, but really, it's fine for everyone.

The material is actually pretty good quality, too. Everything's plastic or rubber and is actually a step up from what you'd (fearfully) expect.

The capacity is also noteworthy: there's plenty of room for meats to serve up to six or eight. I simply made a few steaks the first time out, and they looked pretty lonely. Another tip: try putting a bit of your marinade on the bottom of the dish before placing your meat--this will help saturate both desides of your main course.

You do pay for what you get, though. What I mean is that the product isn't cheap in terms of cost, either. So, I wouldn't call it high value although it may be higher quality.

Bottom line: if you have kids running around your feet and simply want to enjoy a nice marinade that can be prepared in the time it takes to heat the BBQ, this is the item for you. You won't be buying it for a fire sale price, but you also won't find it collecting dust in the corner of your pantry.