Slow Cooker Recommendations

eddyandme · ‎09-24-2011

Looking for a slow cooker/crockpot and would like your recommendations. Also, what size would you recommend to serve 2 to 4 adults?

Thanks for your advice!

Mistic · ‎12-08-2010

Hey goldenlocks ~ I've had the Ninja for several years. Love It. Besides the obvious slow cooker process, it also has a stovetop option. I can brown my meat before hitting the slow cook. One less pan to wash. HTH

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hopi · ‎03-09-2010

Ninja 4-1

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

@eddyandme wrote:
Looking for a slow cooker/crockpot and would like your recommendations. Also, what size would you recommend to serve 2 to 4 adults?

Thanks for your advice!

I never used to be much for crockpot cooking, even when I was working. But now I love the versatility of the Ninja 4-in-1 Multicooker. I'm still learning but have a few favorite recipes. I even do my hard cooked eggs in it. So easy to make a bunch at once, no green yolks, and easy, clean peeling. If you can wait, watch for it to go on sale or come up as a TSV, you can probably get it for around $99.

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

I recommend the Cook Companion version of the multicooker 11 n 1. It is cheaper and is ceramic versus non-stick. 460-656 It is on clearance for $69.96 right now, which means that they may be getting ready to do a new or a relaunch. I love mine and use it most nights.

eddyandme · ‎09-24-2011

Thank you for your recommendations.

@JeanLouiseFinch

How do you hard-boil eggs in a slowcooker?

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

I gave away my slow cooker; it took up too much shelf space. I now use a 6qt pressure cooker with a slow cooker setting. It slow cooks and much, much more for less storage space.

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Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

@Kachina624 You are right about that. I do have and use my Instant Pot for all kinds of things. I use it about as frequently as I use my Cook's Companion.

janeec · ‎02-17-2013

I have become very attached to my ninja. Once I got used to it, I do almost everything in it. I even have a second one in reserve if and when this one quits. Less mess, easy clean up, very versatile.

As for boiling eggs, I do them in a pan on my stovetop. I don't trust any other way to cook them.

Best of luck choosing what is right for you.