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These Deeply Discounted Tools Aced Our Tests—and They’re All Under $100 Right Now

Some of our favorite editor-tested (and approved) kitchen tools are all marked down ahead of Black Friday.

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Katie Brown
Katie Brown
Katie Brown is a commerce writer for Food & Wine, Eating Well, Allrecipes, and Serious Eats. An avid home cook and baker, she has no shortage of opinions when it comes to kitchen tools.
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Updated November 23, 2023 09:06AM EST
These Deeply Discounted Tools Aced Our Tests—and They’re All Under $100 Right Now Tout

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The turkey has been gobbled, the wine has been sipped, and it’s the perfect time to start shopping for great online deals. That’s right: You don’t have to wait until tomorrow to take advantage of Black Friday sales on kitchen items—especially not when we’ve gone and curated the best stuff. 

From ThermoWorks thermometers to whiskey glasses, dozens of products we’ve been recommending all year are already on deep discount. Shopping on a budget? These tried-and-true items are on our editors’ wish lists, and, right now, they’re all under $100.

Top-Tested Deals Under $100

Souped Up Recipes Carbon Steel Wok

Amazon Souped Up Recipes Carbon Steel Wok

Amazon

Run, don’t wok (sorry) to add this pre-seasoned pan to your collection while it’s nearly 40% off. Made of carbon steel, it features a flat bottom and a stable, wide base. We love that this one comes with a metal chuan and lid for steaming. 

three woks on a kitchen surface

Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore

Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer

Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer, 10.25 long, Yellow

Amazon

After testing 19 manual citrus juicers, our editors can’t recommend this model enough. The Chef’n FreshForce not only produced the highest yield of juice but did so in a fraction of the time compared to the competition. It was also a relatively mess-free option, creating little to no splatter during testing (thanks to its star-shaped perforations that direct juice downwards). Best of all, it extracts oil from the pith to produce highly flavorful, floral-scented juice with every squeeze.

four different styles of citrus juicers on a white surface

Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez

Thermoworks Thermapen ONE

ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

ThermoWorks

Instant-read thermometers are a foolproof way to avoid overcooked or undercooked meat. This one from Thermoworks stood out among the competition—consistently producing the fastest and most accurate readings. Its backlit screen automatically rotates for easy-to-read results at any angle. Plus, with its high waterproof rating and five-year warranty, it’s the last meat thermometer you’ll ever need. Grab yours for 35% off while you still can.

a bunch of instant-read thermometers on a marble countertop

Serious Eats / Irvin Lin

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Amazon

With its sleek, intuitive design and impressive grind consistency, the OXO blew us away during testing (a few of us religiously use the OXO in our own home kitchens!). Featuring a variety of grind settings and sharp, efficient teeth, the tool performed at the level of competitors double its price and is by far the cheapest model with cutting burrs that we recommend. Now that it’s discounted 20%, it’s a steal at just $80.

multiple burr grinders and hand grinders on a grey surface

Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine 

Amazon Prime Day Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine, 1.5 Quart Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt

Amazon

We believe that homemade ice cream can cure any case of the blues. If you’re looking to churn your own ice cream or sorbet, we can’t recommend the Cuisinart enough. Despite its entry-level price, it aced all of our tests—producing delicious results in the shortest amount of time. While freezing the canister ahead of time requires a bit forethought, its simple yet efficient design is unbeatable at just $52. 

Cuisinart 1.5-Quart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, & Sorbet Maker on a wooden surface with a bowl of ice cream beside it

Serious Eats / Eric Miller

Swedish Wholesale DishCloths

Swedish Wholesale Swedish Dish Cloths for Kitchen- 10 Pack Reusable Paper Towels for Counters & Dishes - Eco Friendly Cellulose Sponge Cloth - Blue

Amazon

If you don’t already own a set of Swedish dishcloths, this $16 purchase may turn you into a convert. Poised to replace your single-use paper towels (and even your sponges!), these cloths are highly absorbent and dry dishes, hands, and countertop spills in a flash. Made from wood pulp (also known as cellulose) and cotton, they’re flexible when wet and become stiff when dry and can even be washed in the dishwasher to reuse again and again.

 Best Swedish Dishcloths

Serious Eats / Eric King

ThermoWorks Smoke Remote BBQ Alarm Thermometer

ThermoWorks Smoke Remote BBQ Alarm Thermometer

ThermoWorks

There’s nothing like an overcooked brisket to ruin the weekend barbecue. That’s why we love this wireless grill thermometer. In our tests, the ThermoWorks Smoke accurately monitored both ambient and meat temperature. It’s incredibly easy to set up, too, thanks to a magnetic exterior that attaches to any metal grill. If you’ve been eyeing this tool, now’s the perfect time to add it to your collection—it’s currently $30 off.

ThermoWorks BlueDOT

Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore

KitchenAid Metal Food Grinder Attachment

Amazon KitchenAid KSMMGA Metal Food Grinder Attachment, Silver

Amazon

Love making your own burgers at home? Up your game by grinding your own meat. While meat grinders can be large and expensive, a stand mixer attachment is a great alternative. If you already own a KitchenAid stand mixer (our personal favorite), this now-$75 attachment is a worthy buy. In our tests, we found it was sturdier (and had sharper blades) than the brand’s less expensive, plastic offering—plus, the stainless steel model can be pre-chilled for easier grinding. This tool produced “textbook” ground beef and pork in our tests.

A sheet of fresh pasta being rolled out.

All-Clad D3 Stainless-Steel Fry Pans, Set of 2

All-Clad D3 Stainless Cookware Fry Pan

Amazon

During testing, we found All-Clad’s visually appealing, stainless-steel skillets to be on par with our favorite from Made In. We like that it heats evenly and helps achieve a satisfying sear on proteins, vegetables, and more. This set features one 12-inch pan and one 10-inch pan to accommodate any cooking project. While All-Clad skillets are typically more expensive than the competition, the brand is knocking 30% off sets of two (a Black Friday gift!).

three stacks of stainless steel skillets
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