The Crock-Pot 8-Quart Express Crock XL is a versatile big-batch multi-cooker, best for families. Rated 4.6 out of 5 across 1,266 user ratings. The main drawback: 8-quart pot is more than small households need. We scored it 4.5 out of 5.
Capacity and versatility are the draw, durability is the doubt. Crock-Pot's 8-quart Express Crock XL pressure cooks, slow cooks, browns, steams, boils and simmers in one nonstick pot big enough for ten or more, but its long-term reliability draws more complaints than anything else about it.
NoFussDeal rates the Crock-Pot 8-Quart Express Crock XL 4.5 out of 5 at $129.99. Last updated September 26, 2026.
One-touch meal settings handle common dishes such as chili, soups and grains, while Manual Pressure lets you set any cooking time at high or low pressure.
The 8-quart pot is nonstick and dishwasher safe, and Crock-Pot sizes it for families or parties of 10 or more.
Beyond pressure cooking, the Express Crock XL slow cooks, browns and sautés, steams, boils and simmers, with a Warm setting to hold food and a delay start timer.
An airtight locking lid stays sealed under pressure for added safety.
Score 92: its 4.6 star average on a 100 point scale.
Score 92: its 4.6 star average on a 100 point scale.
Score 92: its 4.6 star average on a 100 point scale.
Score 92: its 4.6 star average on a 100 point scale.
Crock-Pot lists the capacity as 8 quarts and the size as 8 Quarts. 9% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 86: we started at 92 and took off 6 because opinion is split.
9% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 80: we started at 92 and took off 12 because it draws mostly complaints.
82% of ratings are five stars and 9% are four. 3% are three stars and 6% are one or two. The spread skews positive, but enough ratings sit low that the drawbacks below are worth reading. Score 92: its 4.6 star average on a 100 point scale.
9% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 86: we started at 92 and took off 6 because opinion is split.
Based on 1,266 Amazon customer ratings, averaging 4.6 out of 5, recorded 12 September 2026. See the reviews on Amazon
| 5 stars | 82% | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 9% | |
| 3 stars | 3% | |
| 2 stars | 1% | |
| 1 stars | 5% |
Unpack the base, pot, lid, steaming rack and serving spoon. Wash the pot and accessories before first use; the nonstick pot is dishwasher safe.
Check the manual for the minimum liquid, maximum fill line and how the lid locks and releases steam before your first pressure cook.
Use Brown and Sauté with the lid off to sear meat or soften aromatics in the pot.
Pick a one-touch meal setting, Slow Cook, Steam, Boil or Simmer, or use Manual Pressure to set your own time at high or low pressure. Lock the lid for pressure cooking.
When cooking ends, release the pressure as the recipe directs, then use the Warm setting to hold food until serving.
Yes: we score it 4.5 out of 5. The Express Crock XL covers pressure cooking, slow cooking, browning, steaming, boiling and simmering in an 8-quart nonstick pot, and cooking speed, versatility and easy cleaning are what earn it praise.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 across 1,266 user ratings, with 82% giving it five stars and 5% one star.
Durability draws the most complaints. 8-quart pot is more than small households need.
Wash the pot by hand or in the dishwasher after each use. Keep the lid seal and steam release clean.
Most published pressure-cooker recipes give a time at high pressure. Manual Pressure lets you enter it directly rather than hunting for the nearest preset.
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The Express Crock XL covers pressure cooking, slow cooking, browning, steaming, boiling and simmering in an 8-quart nonstick pot, and cooking speed, versatility and easy cleaning are what earn it praise. Its weak spot is durability, and its size makes it a better fit for families and batch cooks than for couples.
If you regularly cook for a crowd, this is an easy way to replace a slow cooker and a pressure cooker with one pot. Smaller households should look at a 6-quart model instead, and everyone should buy it somewhere with easy returns, since durability is the most common complaint.
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