Ninja Crockpot - Ninja Slow Cooker Review 2023

Ninja has definitely proved a mighty company in the kitchen appliance category and one of their BEST products is back. The Ninja crockpot, although it’s technically not just a slow cooker, is my favorite kitchen appliance and is getting a major upgrade after 9 years!

This Ninja cooking system is back and better than ever and I am excited to share my updated for 2023 Ninja Slow Cooker Review with you now!

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Sometimes I feel like I might need a kitchen appliance intervention. I know there are a ton more appliances than what I have, but sometimes I feel like – well, it’s just a lot.

I recently took an inventory of what appliances I might be able to part with and donate. I found a couple – like a dehydrator I never used apart from the day I got it and a bread maker that was treated the same way.

But I came across one of my favorites and just had to come update this blog post. I got the 3-in-1 Ninja Cooking System in 2014 – yes, 9 years ago at this point and it is STILL one that gets used regularly. In fact, it’s been so long ago, it’s hard to find these great machines still around.

Even after 9 years, I still get comments and questions on this very blog post from people that want to buy the beloved Ninja crockpot. And up until a few months ago, I told them they were out of luck – but not anymore!

Are you ready for the BEST NEWS? Ninja JUST RELEASED AN UPDATED VERSION this year! I ordered mine from Amazon and can’t wait to show you how awesome this upgrade is!

Spoiler Alert – I highly dislike the name and really all of the names of Ninja products. They are SO hard to remember and the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro is at the top of the list. But, we’ll just follow the rule of don’t judge a kitchen appliance by it’s name!

And throughout this review we’ll call it either the Ninja Crockpot or Ninja Slow Cooker, because, to be honest, that’s probably the most used feature of this appliance.

This blog post was originally a Ninja cooking system review, of the old unit that I received 9 years ago. It survived a move, a yearly kitchen clean-out, and the donation pile for 9 years. It was actually still working great and going strong, so I gifted it to my Aunt.

If you still have the older version, you’re probably looking to upgrade also. While the new Ninja crockpot has pretty much all of the same settings, there are some upgrades that would be worth the investment.

But first. Wait – does Ninja even make a crockpot, you’re asking. Well, yes and no. This machine’s name was technically the Ninja 3-in-1 cooking system and that’s because it can bake, work as a stove top, and a slow cooker. The new version of the Ninja crock pot does EVEN MORE!

The Ninja Cooking System [Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro]is made up of 3 main parts: the main component [where you see the controls], a removable cooking pot that is dishwasher-safe and non-stick, and a glass lid. You’ll also get this nifty, multi-function utensil that sits right on top of the glass lid or on your countertop, without dirtying either.

Here’s why it is the best Ninja crockpot!

Lightweight
Sear and slow cook in the same pot – slow cooking is where this appliance stands out.
Cooks 30% faster – cutting way down on cooking time vs another type of slow cooker.
8.5 quart capacity
Dishwasher safe
Oven safe, up to 500 degrees

I really have to call out the light weight of the inner pot. Our old slow cooker was SO heavy for me to lift, especially when food was inside. This meant I hated to clean it because it was so heavy, but that’s not true for the Ninja. It’s so light and easy to clean because of the non-stick surface.

But this Ninja crockpot quickly took the place of my other slow cooker for one main reason… the stove top function! I love that I can sear meat, our favorite is making this 2 ingredient shredded pork, and slow cook it in the same appliance.

With this Ninja slow cooker, I simply turn the knob to the stovetop function, sear the meat, then turn the dial on the control panel to slow cook when I’m ready! The ease of use of this machine is definitely something that I hope comes across in this Ninja slow cooker review.

The machine is really easy to use – which is important for someone like me that likes to skip the instruction booklet and just get hands on first thing.

The Slow Cook setting is truly a Set It and Forget It type of cooking. The Ninja Slow Cooker will automatically switch to AUTO WARM once your slow cook cycle is complete – genius, right!? It really is the best slow cooker out there, in my opinion.

I’ve found that the low setting is my favorite to use because I love a meal that really develops flavor and that’s what this Ninja slow cooker does during the slow cooking process.

If you can’t wait, you can go ahead and order yours from Amazon or Walmart now!

I would definitely recommend the Ninja Crockpot for every household. It cooks 30% faster using Triple Fusion Heat Technology. It also cooks with 30% less fat by cooking with steam in baked good and roasting, and provides for super fast clean-up as the pot is non-stick and super easy to clean.

What other cooking functions does the Ninja Crockpot have?

Sear/Saute – this is basically the same as a stovetop mode.
Steam
Keep Warm
Sous Vide
Braise
Bake – I have read many people have issues with burning the bottoms of their baked items, so be sure to use a raised tray like this one if you use your Ninja slow cooker to bake.
Proof [so genius for making homemade breads!]

Behind the slow cooker function, I’ve been mostly using this Ninja crockpot as my bread proofer! I’ve really gotten into making homemade breads and sour dough and it makes the most perfect, warm area for my breads to rise.

Please notice that I haven’t mentioned Air Frying with this Ninja slow cooker review. This is NOT the air fryer appliance by Ninja. If you’re looking to air crisp your foods, you’ll want to check out the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer.

Can you deep fry in a Ninja Cooking System?

While it seems like a great idea since the pot is so deep, you can not deep fry in this Ninja 3 in 1. It wasn’t made for that purpose, but they do still offer the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer, like I mentioned above, and it’s supposed to be one of the best air fryers on the market and next on my list of “wants” when it comes to kitchen appliances.

Why is the Ninja 3 in 1 no longer sold?

This is the million dollar question because I don’t know! I’m not sure why they took it away but am SO GLAD that they’ve now replaced it with this newest version that I’m dubbing the Ninja crockpot!

As I’ve said, ours was still going strong after 9 years so it was a great investment! Whether you have the old version or are just looking for a Ninja Cooking System that functions like a Crockpot, you’re going to love this appliance – the new Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro!

When the previous Ninja 3-in-1 Cooking System was sold, it retailed for $199.99. So the price point of the new Foodi PossibleCooker Pro is fantastic at just $149.99, but be sure to check the current price on Amazon as it’s usually lower!