Many of today's slow cookers seem to get very hot and boil the food, even on the low setting. Does the Ninja do that?
799020
Michelle, I have not had a problem with things boiling in the Ninja. The only way that I have seen it is on the stove top mode or oven mode while baking a casserole.
799021
I have never had that problem,I'm using it right now.SLOW COOKER for BEEF STEW with NOODLES. (5 hrs.)
799022
I don't know that it actually boiled but I returned mine because it would cook unevenly. It would be cooked perfectly on one side of the pot and dried to crisp on the other. Also, I was not able to effectively brown meat before switching to the slow cooker setting.
1138074
The Ninja does not function as a rice cooker. You could use the stovetop function but that would the same as using the stove.
1050666
Hi there - the entire metal outside BECOMES SO HOT YOU RISK A 3rd DEGREE BURN IF YOU TOUCH IT! Also, It takes about 5 to 10 minutes to heat thus it seems the slow cooker is only going to be warm to the touch but once it 'gets going' WATCH OUT! It does not matter if you set it on 'low', 'high' or 'keep warm' the results are still the same. Also, these 3 settings are the only settings other than 'On' and Off'.
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Glad I saw your question. I just cooked a great dinner in it as a slow cooker and it worked fine. The first time I've used it that way. Usually I use it as a roaster on a much higher temperature and it's great for soups, stews, and the like. I LOVE mine - and recently replaced one I had had for 20 years because it is a staple at my house. It's my favorite gift for new brides and of course, all my family members have one.
716177
yes it does not get as hot as other slow cookers on each setting. The high setting is what the low setting is on other brands.
84892
The other commenter who notes that the slow cooker does not bring foods to a boil is right. The high setting only heats food to roughly 200 degrees Fahrenheit. It shouldn't boil. Note that some dried beans require a short period (ten minutes or so) of boiling to neutralize toxins, and the slow cooker does not accomplish this. It usually a good idea to boil beans in a pot of water for about 10-15 minutes before putting them in the slow cooker.
1277944
No, but if you want it to boil, it won't. The diffuser takes the heat right down to a low simmer, perfect for long slow cooking, like rice or soup.
26743
I have cooked frozen meat in this slow cooker a number of times. Cracking could be a problem I think if the setting were on high and there was no liquid in the slow cooker. I always start on low and use a little liquid to avoid the possibility of cracking.
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No -- there's really no temperature setting beyond high, low, and keeping warm. If I'm going to be away for longer than the set time and the pot is going to be warming for a couple extra hours, I add a little extra water to keep the contents from burning. Also, I use crock pot liners so that if it DOES scorch a bit, it isn't so hard to clean.
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Pat, the numbers are only a dial position indicator. This slow cooker is continuously variable from a "keep warm" heat right up to "hard boil". With a little tweaking you can find the perfect simmer position. It's the perfect cooker, far above the older switched low, medium and high cookers.G
1955999
Yes. I usually put it on induction cooker to boil, then vaporseal it and transfer to the cookware 360 cooker. Induction cookers are not good for slow cooking as they turn on and off instead of continuously heating, breaking the vapor seal.
784966
No. It doesn't work like an oven. And any slow cooker recipe will specify to cook on low, medium or high for a specific amount of hours.
1375518
No, it doesn't, the heat isn't high enough to crease, I had uk model Richard Mor.. That did fry very vell, very hot, like gas 10, but ninja doesn't
1123084
I have used the slow cooking mode frequently and have not experienced burnt food. In fact, I have repeated the cycle a few times or added time after one cycle without adding more liquid and have not experienced burnt food. It could be an issue of how long the timer is set for and the liquid level. Hope this helps. This cooker is easy to use and quite functional.
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If you're asking will it elevate the food in a slow cooker, yes it will, however I've never cooked anything in a slow cooker that was intentionally elevated because the heat induction to the food is from the ceramic cook pot, not the internal heat. I would imagine it would work but your cooking time may increase if it's meat...if veggies, probably just as well but not by much. However, I have used this in a pressure cooker to elevate the meat and even veggies above the liquid and it works GREAT!
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It serves in the role of multiple appliances because it isn't just a slow cooker, it's a pressure cooker and a steamer. It has a built-in searing function for searing prior to either of those functions so you don't need to sear on stove top separately and get an additional pan dirty.
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This is not common. I have had one for about a year and it works well. The only problem is that the slow cooker function operates at to low a heat about 180 deg. It takes forever to cook anything using this function.