[Review] Crock-Pot Slow Cooker with iStir Stirring System

The automatic iStir stirring function of this Crock-Pot Slow Cooker is really unique and useful, especially for soups and stews recipes. It lets you free to go from the kitchen as well as enhances the flavors. What makes it even superior is that it also applies to non-stir recipes since it comes with a classic lid handle.

Crock-Pot iStir Slow Cooker: iStir Automatic Stirring System

The iStir Automatic Stirring System makes this Crock-Pot Slow Cooker stand out from others. There are two removable stirring paddles, a general purpose paddle and stew paddle. The general purpose paddle is for cooking most soups and thinner recipes while the stew paddle suits for thicker and denser dishes like stews.

Choose a suitable paddle and the automatic stirring system will work for you. After the first 2 hours of cooking, the iStir stirring system will be self-activated every 30 minutes and last for 5 minutes. It operates in any time and temperature settings, even in “warm” mode. Apart from the automatic stirring, you can also select the Pulse option to stir manually at any time. Thus, you need not to lift the lid which may result in heat loss and affect the cooking time.

With this stirring function, you don’t need to stay in the kitchen but enjoy your day outside. It gives the best result of taste and texture by thorough mixing and even heating. 

This Crock-Pot Slow Cooker also includes a classic lid handle which applies to non-stir recipes.

Time & Temperature Setting

This Crock-Pot iStir Slow Cooker has a programmable control panel and digital countdown timer. You can set the cooking time between 30 minutes to 20 hours. This wide range of time setting allows you to follow a mass of recipes.

As most slow cookers, there are “high” and “low” settings as well as an auto-shift-to-warm function which keeps your food warm once the cooking is complete.

Specs of Crock-Pot iStir Slow Cooker

This Crock-Pot iStir Slow Cooker is 6 quart (10.4 x 15.3 x 15.2 inches) large with an oval shape. With this versatile size and shape, you can cook various kinds of food including large pieces of meats like pork ribs. 

This slow cooker is accompanied by a glass lid and thus you can watch the inside without releasing heat. The lid could be locked in place for the stirring function but not secure for traveling purposes. For the stoneware, it is safe to use in the microwave and oven (but not in a boiler).

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Easy Cleaning

Cleaning this Crock-Pot iStir Slow Cooker is easy as pie. There are less burnt edges on the wall as the food is being stirred, so you don’t need to scrub much. Additionally, the removable stoneware, glass lid, and stirring paddles are all dishwasher-safe. No fuss on washing!

Crock-Pot iStir Slow Cooker: User Reviews

This Crock-Pot iStir Slow Cooker is rated 4.7 stars / 5 stars on Amazon by nearly 300 reviews at the time of writing.

Users who gave high scores were satisfied with the iStir stirring system. It allowed them to step out from the kitchen but still get a yummy dish. Also, the lid locked well during the whole cooking process so nothing leaked out. They also praised this slow cooker as very easy to clean.

For the buyers who left fewer stars, they claimed the plastic stir paddle added a plastic smell in the food. But some other people said they did not have this issue if they washed or boiled the plastic stir piece before using it for cooking.

Should You Buy Crock-Pot iStir Slow Cooker?

Yes, if your recipes are mostly soups and stews, this Crock-Pot iStir Slow Cooker is your choice. The automatic stirrer enhances the flavor and you don’t need to worry if it’s not cooked evenly. Also, if you don’t need to stir, you can remove the stirring paddles and use it as a general programmable slow cooker. This feature is really unique and useful.