Ninja MC501 SEARios Slow Cooker

Just about perfect for me
I bought this version of the Ninja because of one of the reviews I read on Amazon. He stated he wasn't going to be doing any baking in his slow cooker so this, much cheaper, version was the perfect one for him.

And I agree. I'm not going to be doing any baking in mine either. It is a great slow cooker. The low heat is low, but not so low that nothing happens. The high is enough higher that things bubble but they certainly do not burn. Kind of a high simmer while the low is just a bit below that.

The other side, the regular cooking side, has low, medium and high heats. The problem with this is that it doesn't heat up fast. And that can be a problem. I've browned ground beef and cooked onions and they do cook. But I have not tried to brown a roast in this pot, which was one of the reasons for buying it in the first place. I think it would work, but I am not sure it gets hot enough. And you would need to wait for the heat to come up before you put the meat in if you...

Not worth the money
Bought this "slow cooker" and it is not worth the money. . . . It cooks too hot and has a steam vent in the glass lid which allows all the liquid to cook out. Also, after using it twice the inside of the non-cooking pot is already becoming scratched. I am taking this back.

Fantastic!
We love this slow cooker. Being able to sear and/or brown the meat right in it is great!

We used it last weekend and it worked perfectly. Love that you can set the timer and then it goes right into "auto-warm" mode!

The Teflon coating makes it a breeze to clean too.

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Ninja MC701 3-in-1 Cooking System

Decent Product
*** 1/2
There are numerous versions of this product, including, but not limited to, the MC700, the MC701, the MC702, the MC702Q and the MC703. There is no description of the accessories or the warranty that come with this product. While different model numbers may signify different accessories and warranties, the base cooking system is the same. The warranty is generally for one year (some stores and credit cards* offer a supplemental warranty) and the accessories may vary slightly from model to model.

The MC700 includes a six quart base cooking system, mounting rack roast/bake, multi-purpose pan, silicon mitts, silicon muffin tray, quick start guide, instruction booklet, 25 recipe cook book, and a one year warranty.

The MC701 includes a six quart base cooking system, mounting rack roast/bake, multi-purpose pan, inspiration guide, quick start guide, instruction booklet, 25 recipe cook book, and a one year warranty.

The MC702 includes a six quart...

So far we love our Ninja Cooking system!! RECIPES HERE!!
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We bought ours at a local departments store, it was around the $120 range with a coupon. We are very pleased with it so far.

We saved quite a bit over the TV price and I cant believe we purchased it cheaper than Amazon sells it. Very rarely does that happen!

Needless to say, we really enjoy our Ninja Cooking System.

The multiple settings allow this one appliance to be so versatile, so convenient that you will most likely never use another traditional crock pot again.

This has a StoveTop setting with low, medium, high settings. This can be used for simmering, sauteing, and searing meats. We often sear our meat on Stovetop high prior to cooking it to help seal in the juices.

It has an oven setting that is adjustable using the digital...

Sailor loves this item.
I have been stationed on a remote island and brought this cooker along as I figured I wouldn't have the kitchen stove and range that I had at home. I have used this to make many different things from Bread, dumplings to pulled pork butt, taco meat, spaghetti and meatballs, meatballs, meat loaf, fried rice, seared veggies and many other things. I have only used it for about 2 months and I love it. There are still things that you shouldn't do but that is common with all the products you buy. Please don't think you can steam something all day and not be there to attend to it, or think that the stove top setting will let you just walk away from it. I have other friends that have used my Ninja and they have decided they are getting their own as soon as they can. (once back in the states.) This product is great for a college student that wants to cook while studying, a busy family that wants to slow cook dinner for the evening without much fuss or even a great chef that might want to...

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