With the limited pantry, cabinet and countertop space in many kitchens, consumers are seeking ways to scale back on the number of small appliances, kitchen tools and cooking gadgets they keep on hand. Manufacturers are listening and creating multicookers that can complete almost any kitchen task.
The Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker PRO Plus, sold at Costco, has an 11-in-1 Smart Cook System that checks all of the boxes. It can slow-cook, sear, sauté, bake, braise, proof, sous vide, steam and keep warm, as well as cook rice, pasta, and oats. Like an Instant Pot, you can sear meat on the sauté setting, then add liquid to slow-cook, making it the ultimate braising machine.
With a built-in thermometer, select the protein you’re cooking on the digital display and your desired doneness level, and the Ninja Smart Thermometer will tell the machine exactly how to prepare it. That means you don’t have to babysit your meal while it’s cooking.
By using the custom temperature control, you can dial temperatures up to 400°F, which is one of the reasons it can accommodate so many cooking methods. And according to Ninja, the PossibleCooker contains Thermal Surround Technology and is high-powered at 1400 watts, meaning it can cook up to 30 percent faster than traditional appliances.
Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker PRO Plus, $109.99 at Costco
If you’d like to brown the top of whatever you’re cooking, whether it’s a cheesy dish and you want that bubbly finish or a breadcrumb topping that you want to be lightly browned, the removable pot can be conveniently transferred to the oven (along with the lid), and is safe in temperatures up to 500°F.
Like a slow cooker, this eight-quart unit comes with a handled lid that neatly holds the included spoon, which functions as both a ladle and a pasta fork. It fits enough food to serve a large family, boasting that it can hold up to 10 pounds of pasta with alfredo sauce. The unit also includes a bonus nesting steam rack that can be placed inside the pot for easy steaming of vegetables, proteins and starches.
As an added bonus, the pot, lid, spoon and steam rack are all dishwasher safe. The machine measures 11.1 by 16.2 by 14.45 inches, weighs 12.5 pounds, and has a 32-inch cord. The body comes in a sleek white finish, ensuring it matches any kitchen decor.
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Overall, fans seem to be quite smitten with it. “Love this slow cooker. Not only is it larger than most but it has so many features and can cook so many different meals. I used it 3 times the first week I bought it,” said one person. “Love this crockpot. Can’t believe I waited so long to get one,” stated another.
“The searing option is wonderful as you don’t have to dirty another pan and then transfer the meat in to the slow cooker,” exclaimed one more fan. “Mid-week meals just got healthier and less processed,” said another reviewer.
While the PossibleCooker is available for purchase on Ninja’s website and at most other large retailers, Costco is currently offering $30 off the $139.99 price tag, bringing the total to just $109.99. The sale lasts from now until Nov. 16 or until supplies last.
It’s available only to Costco members and ships for $4.99. It appears to be available in some warehouses as well. Go ahead and grab one to help make your everyday and holiday meal prep a cinch.
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