Ninja 10-in-1 Foodi Possible 8.5 Qt Multi-Cooker, Slow Cook, Dutch Oven, Steamer, Triple Heat Fusion, Glass Lid & Integrated Spoon, MC1000WM Cherry Tarte

On the surface, this product feels like another Ninja home run with a gorgeous display and convenient features. We bought this to replace our Crockpot slow cooker as the ceramic insert had cracked. The Ninja's metal insert seemed like a win in comparison. Our family loves to use a slow cooker at least once per week if not more, so something robust for the long haul felt like the best plan. We had this slow cooker in operation for about 3 weeks making our usual recipes of chicken breasts with vegetables, stews, and beef roasts. We prepared each the same way we always did with the Crockpot brand. However, each time, our food always ended up overcooked and dry. Our tri-tip roasts with Crockpot would shred if you looked at it just the right way. Everything we ever prepared with the Ninja would have to be pulled out and sliced as the meats would get tough and the fats wouldn't render. We kept trying to change our approach and just cook times/temps, but it never seemed to resolve itself. When the kids start complaining, and we can see why, we know we need to make a change. It breaks our hearts to do it, but this Ninja had to be returned. It just wasn't a good slow cooker. It might have done other functions better, but the slow cooker function is why we bought it to begin with and that failed us each time.

The appliance is very attractive, better than the heavy, bulky ninja foodi that I had prior to this purchase. I love all of the features. I'm disappointed that just after a couple of uses, the bottom of the pan has scratches from putting it in the cooker and taking it out. I only had it for a couple of weeks and it looks like I've had it for years. The other concern I have is the slow cooking reaches a high temperature after only a couple of hours to a boiling point. I'm not sure if that is normal because my other ninja foodi had the black lids and I couldn't see it cooking, however, when I opened the former lid, I never saw it boil as heavy as this slow cooker.