Le Creuset, All-Clad, Staub, and More Cookware Brands We Love Are on Sale for Black Friday

Including our favorite Dutch oven, stainless steel pan, carbon steel wok, and more.

Updated November 29, 2024 04:36PM EST

Le Creuset, All-Clad, Staub, and More Cookware Brands We Stand by Are on Sale for Black Friday — Serious Eats / Nick Simpson

Hopefully, you had a tender and moist turkey yesterday, thanks to the accuracy of your meat thermometer, and are now marinating in the post-Thanksgiving glow. While you’re perusing Black Friday sales, don’t skip on the cookware deals. As professionals who test cookware over and over (and over) to find the strongest cast iron skillet and the best nonstick ceramic skillets that won’t warp over time, we sure haven’t overlooked the plentiful cookware sales this Black Friday. From this stackable Staub cast iron cookware set on sale for 53% off to this Le Creuset Dutch oven that’s $80 off, many of our favorites are deeply discounted.

The Best Black Friday Cookware Deals on Amazon

The Best Dutch Oven: Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Another Great Dutch Oven: Staub Cast Iron 5.5-Quart Round Cocotte
A Stackable Set of Our Favorite Staub Pieces: Staub Cast Iron Cookware 4-Piece Set
A Cast Iron Skillet We’ve Loved For Years: Lodge Cast Iron 10-Inch Skillet
An Incredible and Affordable Wok: Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok
The Best Budget Wok: Joyce Chen Carbon Steel Wok
The Best Stainless Steel Skillet: Made In 12-Inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan
A Great Nonstick Skillet Set: All-Clad Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan, Set of 3
A Great Budget Stainless Steel Skillet: Tramontina 12-Inch Stainless Steel Skillet
A Super Slick Nonstick Skillet: Tramontina 10-Inch Nonstick Fry Pan
The Best Enameled Cast Iron Skillet: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Skillet
The Best Nonstick Ceramic Skillet: Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Frying Pan
A Do-it-all Saucier: Made In 3-Quart Saucier Pan
The Best Crepe Pan: Le Creuset Toughened Nonstick PRO Crepe Pan
The Best Tamagoyaki Pan: TECHEF Tamagoyaki Japanese Egg Pan
The Best Paella Pan: Garcima 13.5 Inch Pata Negra Paella Pan
The Best Fondue Pot: Cuisinart Fondue Pot
A Winning Dual-Handled Cast Iron Pan: Lodge 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Dual-Handled Cast Iron Skillet

Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Amazon
$420 $340 at Amazon
Even heat retention and distribution make this Dutch oven the best one we’ve ever tested. For years, it’s been our top pick and is many of our editors’ go-to Dutch oven at home. Its handles are comfortable to hold and the light enamel interior is a cinch to clean.
Staub Cast Iron 4-Quart Round Cocotte
Zwilling
$195 $130 at Amazon
Another great Dutch oven, the Staub cast iron cocotte, performed just as well as our top pick and has a wide bottom that beautifully sears pork chops. The dark interior also makes staining it virtually impossible.
We Tested 18 Dutch Ovens to Find The Best Best Ones for Braises, Bakes, and Stews
Serious Eats / Grace Kelly
Staub Cast Iron Cookware 4-Piece Set
Amazon
$1,057 $500 at Amazon
At 53% off, you can save nearly $600 on this stackable set of all our favorite Staub pieces. It includes a Staub Dutch oven, grill pan, enameled skillet, and a universal lid. They all have Staub’s textured black enamel that excels at searing and retaining heat.
Lodge Cast Iron 10-Inch Skillet
Amazon
$34 $20 at Amazon
For years, the Lodge cast iron skillet has been our top pick. It heats well, evenly browns steak, and bakes golden cornbread. At only $20, it’s worth grabbing one for yourself and one as a gift for someone who could use a better cast iron skillet.
To Find the Best Cast Iron Skillets, I Seared Steaks, Baked Cornbread, and Fried Eggs
Serious Eats / Grace Kelly
Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok
Amazon
$57 $54 at Amazon
This flat-bottomed wok is not just affordable. It’s heat-treated and pre-seasoned, so you can start your stir-fry journey right out of the box. We were impressed with its heat responsiveness and helper handle, which made cooking easier during tests and earned it our top pick.
To Find the Best Woks for Stir Frying and More, We Smoked up Our Kitchen
Serious Eats / Tim Chin
Joyce Chen Carbon Steel Wok
Amazon
$40 $23 at Amazon
Our favorite budget-friendly wok is also on sale for Black Friday—and is super discounted. In our tests, we found it easy to pre-season (even eggs slid right out) and liked its wooden handles that stayed cool enough to handle.
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson
Made In 12-Inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan
Amazon
$139 $109 at Amazon
This skillet impressed us from the get-go (read more about how we tested stainless steel skillets here)—and even after numerous re-examinations, it's remained our favorite. It heats up fast, is responsive to adjustments, and delivers a mean sear on pretty much anything you put in it. Buy this skillet and you'll understand our hype. Plus, it's currently $30 off—just make sure to click the coupon to get the discount!
I Tested 28 Stainless-Steel Skillets—Three Were Sear-iously Good
Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
All-Clad Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan, Set of 3
Amazon
$150 $120 at Amazon
Of the nonstick pans that we tested, the one from All-Clad handled durability tests with ease. It also has sloped sides that yield a larger cooking surface. It releases eggs smoothly and makes evenly cooked crepes. You can grab a set of three for $120 this Black Friday.
We Spent Weeks Testing 14 Nonstick Skillets and Still Don’t Think You Should Spend a Ton on One
Serious Eats / Donna Currie
Tramontina 12-Inch Stainless Steel Skillet
Amazon
$70 $50 at Amazon
For a budget stainless steel skillet, the Tramontina excels at heat retention and responsiveness. We were impressed with how well it can sear a pork chop and fry an egg. While normally already affordable, it’s even cheaper now at $50.
I Tested 28 Stainless-Steel Skillets—Three Were Sear-iously Good
Tramontina 10-Inch Nonstick Fry Pan
Amazon
$60 $28 at Amazon
We believe you shouldn’t spend too much on a nonstick pan, and the Tramontina is a great budget option that does what it advertises. It’s also oven-safe up to 400°F and has a nonslip silicone grip that we liked working with. Right now it's even more affordable at 53% off.
We Spent Weeks Testing 14 Nonstick Skillets and Still Don’t Think You Should Spend a Ton on One
Serious Eats / Donna Currie
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Skillet
Amazon
$220 $182 at Amazon
A great cast iron skillet lasts decades, and the Le Creuset enameled skillet is no exception. This skillet reached high, even temperatures quickly and has flared sides that make it easy to maneuver a spatula inside. Many Serious Eats editors swear by this pan, and now it’s on sale for $30 off.
To Find the Best Enameled Cast Iron Skillets, We Fried Eggs, Seared Steak, and Baked Cornbread
Serious Eats / Taylor Murray
Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Frying Pan
Amazon
$95 $85 at Amazon
We appreciated that the sloping sides on this ceramic pan could accommodate larger portions despite being 10 inches wide. The surface didn’t scratch during any of our tests and it released food with impressive ease. Snag one for $10 off this Black Friday.
To Find the Best Ceramic Nonstick Skillets, I Scrambled and Fried 44 Eggs
Serious Eats / Madeline Muzzi
Made In 3-Quart Saucier Pan
Amazon
$165 $140 at Amazon
This shallow, slightly flared saucier from Made In is ideal for stirring risotto, whisking gravy, or making paté à choux. The wide surface area encourages smooth stirring and the long, comfortable handle is a plus. For Black Friday, you can grab it for $25 off (make sure to check the coupon!).
We Found the 3 Best Sauciers After Whisking, Simmering, and Sautéeing
Serious Eats / Tim Chin
Le Creuset Toughened Nonstick PRO Crepe Pan
Amazon
$120 $96 at Amazon
When we tested crepe pans, we loved the Le Creuset's wide surface, which made evenly browning and flipping crepes easier. We also found the nonstick coating to be reasonably durable and liked that the pan came with a wooden batter spreader.
I Flipped Over 100 Crepes to Find the Four Best Crepe Pans
Serious Eats / Taylor Murray
TECHEF Tamagoyaki Japanese Egg Pan
Amazon
$23 $19 at Amazon
We made about two dozen Japanese omelets to find the best tamagoyaki pan—and this is it. Its nonstick surface makes it easy to cook and roll the delicate egg mixture. It's under $20 for Black Friday.
To Find the Best Tamagoyaki Pans, I Made Nearly Two Dozen Japanese Omelets
Serious Eats / Grace Kelly
Garcima 13.5 Inch Pata Negra Paella Pan
Amazon
$44 $33 at Amazon
This carbon steel paella pan distributes heat evenly and is responsive to temperature changes, making for well-cooked paella. In our tests, we found that the pan's coated handles stayed cool throughout cooking and that it "produced a perfect socarrat."
I Cooked Loads of Rice (and Talked to Experts) to Find the Best Paella Pans
Serious Eats / Taylor Murray
Cuisinart Fondue Pot
Amazon
$80 $63 at Amazon
Even if you only make fondue once or twice a year, it can be worth having a dedicated fondue pot. Our top pick heats evenly and retains heat well, keeping fondue emulsified and creamy. You'll appreciate its color-coded forks, too.
I Tested Fondue Pots by Melting 10 Pounds of Cheese and Eight Pounds of Chocolate
Serious Eats / Afton Cyrus
Lodge 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Dual-Handled Cast Iron Skillet
Amazon
$44 $25 at Amazon
We love a good cast iron skillet, and one with two handles? Even better. This offering from Lodge is not only great at searing and shallow frying, but the dual-handle design makes it easy to lift and move (paired with a set of oven mitts to keep your digits cool). No more wrist aches! And now this do-it-all skillet is 43% off.
Find a Cast Iron Skillet Difficult to Lift? Try This Two-Handled One from Lodge
Serious Eats / Grace Kelly

FAQs

How long will Black Friday deals last?

Black Friday usually only lasts for one day (that’s today!) but we’ll continue to monitor sales, especially as we approach Cyber Monday.

Where can I find the best Black Friday kitchen deals?

We've gathered these Black Friday kitchen deals and will continue to update items throughout the sale.

If I miss Black Friday, will there be other deals?

Yes! Cyber Monday is coming up in just a couple of days, and we’ll share our favorite deals then, too.

Why We’re the Experts

An Uong is a writer for Serious Eats.
She has tested equipment for Serious Eats for nearly two years.
An also loves a good sale and is always scrolling through kitchen equipment deals.