--- title: "Ninja PossibleCooker PRO 8-in-1 8.5-Qt MC1001 review" description: "Ninja PossibleCooker PRO MC1001 review: an 8.5-quart multi-cooker that sears, slow cooks, braises and does sous vide. Specs, owner feedback and who it suits." canonical: https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/slow-cookers/ninja-possiblecooker-pro-mc1001/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-30 score: 8.9 --- # Ninja PossibleCooker PRO 8-in-1 8.5-Qt MC1001 review > **Our verdict:** The Ninja PossibleCooker PRO 8-in-1 8.5-Qt MC1001 ranks 3rd of the 10 slow cookers we compare, with 8.9 out of 10. It takes our Best Premium badge. No. 3 of 10 in our [slow cookers ranking](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/slow-cookers/) · Updated October 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.9 out of 10** · Best Premium The Ninja PossibleCooker PRO MC1001 is an 8.5-quart multi-cooker that sears, slow cooks and does sous vide in one nonstick pot. It suits cooks who want one big appliance and have the counter space. Why it's here: - 8.5-quart capacity for big roasts and batches - Sears and sautés in the pot on the base, then slow cooks in the same pot - Eight functions including sous vide, braise and bake - Owners report fast, even heat Keep in mind: - Far pricier than a plain slow cooker - Bulky on a countertop and heavy to store - More settings than most slow-cooking recipes need [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4PPHG8G) ## Why the Ninja MC1001 scores 8.9 - How happy owners are: 3rd of 10 - How many rated it: 4th of 10 - How new it is: 3rd of 10 ### Why it sits behind the Chefman 7 Quart Digital Slow Cooker with Removable Ceramic Crock The Chefman 7 Quart Digital Slow Cooker with Removable Ceramic Crock (9.0) beats the Ninja PossibleCooker PRO 8-in-1 8.5-Qt MC1001 (8.9): owners are about as happy with both, and it is the newer design. ## About the Ninja MC1001 The MC1001 is a countertop multi-cooker built around a single removable nonstick pot that holds 8.5 quarts. The pot sits on the heated base, so you can sear or sauté meat and vegetables first, then switch to slow cooking without moving anything to a skillet. The base draws 1200 watts. Its functions include slow cook, sear/sauté, steam, warm, sous vide and proof. Target's listing and Q&A also mention baking and roasting. The pot is oven-safe up to 500°F, but the tempered glass lid is not meant for high oven heat and should be left off. An automatic shut-off is built in. In the box are the pot, the glass lid, a multi-functional utensil and a recipe guide. The unit has no delayed start and no built-in temperature probe, according to answers on Target's listing. ### Key specs - Capacity: 8.5 quarts - Power: 1200 W - Size: 10.59 in high x 18 in wide x 12.64 in deep - Weight: 12.6 lb - Functions: Slow cook, sear/sauté, steam, warm, sous vide, proof (baking and roasting also noted) - Pot: Removable, nonstick coating, oven-safe to 500°F (lid excluded) - Included: Pot, tempered glass lid, multi-functional utensil, recipe guide - Warranty: 1-year limited (as listed by Target) ## What owners report about the Ninja MC1001 Owner feedback we could confirm for this exact model is limited, so this section is short. The pages we could open were mostly summaries of buyer comments, not individual reviews. What owners like: searing and sautéing in the pot itself, without a separate pan, which means fewer dishes to wash. The 8.5-quart size is often mentioned by households cooking for four or more and for batch cooking. The touch controls are described as easy to use and clean. What they dislike: some say the sear/sauté function takes a while to heat up. Some find the cooker gives off enough steam that ventilation, such as an extractor fan, helps. The size can be a problem on a small counter. One summary notes there is no manual mode for setting your own times and temperatures. Buyers who expect pressure-cooker speed are disappointed, because this is a slow cooker that sears. ## Who the Ninja MC1001 suits Buy it if you want one appliance to replace a skillet, a slow cooker and a sous vide setup, and you cook for a crowd or in batches. The 8.5-quart pot handles big roasts, and browning in the same pot saves a pan to wash. Look elsewhere if you only want to load a pot and walk away. The Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker SCV700-S-BR is simpler and cheaper. At 12.6 lb and 18 inches wide, it also needs real counter and storage room. For a programmable timer at a lower cost, the Hamilton Beach Set & Forget 6 Qt. Programmable Slow Cooker 33969AG is a closer match. ## Questions about the Ninja MC1001 ### Is the Ninja PossibleCooker like a crockpot? Partly. The Ninja MC1001 has a slow cook function like a Crock-Pot, but it also sears, sautés, steams, proofs and does sous vide in the same pot. ### Is the Ninja MC1001 pot oven-safe? Yes, up to 500°F. The glass lid is not meant for high oven heat, so leave it off. ### Does the Ninja MC1001 have a delayed start? No. Answers on Target's listing say it has no delayed start and no built-in temperature probe. ### Is the Ninja crockpot worth it? It is worth it if you will use the searing and extra functions and have the space. For plain slow cooking, a basic slow cooker does the job for much less. ## All 10 slow cookers, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Hamilton Beach Set & Forget 6 Qt. Programmable Slow Cooker 33969A](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/slow-cookers/hamilton-beach-set-forget-6-qt-programmable-33969a/) | 9.1 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Chefman 7 Quart Digital Slow Cooker with Removable Ceramic Crock](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/slow-cookers/chefman-7-quart-digital-slow-cooker/) | 9.0 | Value for Money | | 3 | **Ninja PossibleCooker PRO 8-in-1 8.5-Qt MC1001** (this review) | 8.9 | Best Premium | | 4 | [Hamilton Beach Extra-Large 10 Quart Stay or Go Slow Cooker 33195G](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/slow-cookers/hamilton-beach-stay-or-go-10-quart-33195g/) | 8.9 | | | 5 | [Crock-Pot 7 Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/slow-cookers/#crock-pot-7-quart-cook-and-carry-programmable) | 8.8 | | | 6 | [bella 6qt Programmable Slow Cooker 35121](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/slow-cookers/bella-6qt-programmable-slow-cooker-35121/) | 8.8 | | | 7 | [Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker SCV700-S-BR](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/slow-cookers/crock-pot-7-quart-oval-manual-scv700-s-br/) | 8.8 | | | 8 | [Crock-Pot 3 Quart Manual Slow Cooker](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/slow-cookers/crock-pot-3-quart-manual-slow-cooker/) | 8.8 | Best Budget | | 9 | [Cuisinart 3-in-1 Cook Central 6 Quart Multi-Cooker MSC-600NAS](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/slow-cookers/cuisinart-cook-central-3-in-1-msc-600nas/) | 8.7 | | | 10 | [Hamilton Beach 4 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker 33443](https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/slow-cookers/hamilton-beach-4-quart-programmable-33443/) | 8.6 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover slow cookers for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 17 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Target: Ninja PossibleCooker PRO MC1001GN listing and specs](https://www.target.com/p/-/A-94228630) - [ShopSavvy: TLDR Review of Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker PRO 8.5 Quart](https://shopsavvy.com/reviews-tldr/ninja-foodi-possiblecooker-pro-8.5-quart.md) - [ShopSavvy: Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker PRO 8.5 Quart review summary (owner likes and complaints)](https://www.shopsavvy.com/reviews-tldr/ninja-foodi-possiblecooker-pro-8.5-quart) - [Simmer Picks: Ninja MC1001 Foodi PossibleCooker PRO 8.5 Quart Multi-Cooker review](https://simmerpicks.pages.dev/instant-pots/ninja-mc1001-foodi-possiblecooker-pro-8-5-quart-multi-cooker-review/) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/us/kitchen/slow-cookers/ninja-possiblecooker-pro-mc1001/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md