Black Friday Is Here: These Are the Best Kitchen Deals

The Best Instant-Read Thermometer: ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

Every cook needs an instant-read thermometer—for proteins, baked goods, fry oil, poaching, and much more. The very best one is the ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE (currently almost $40 off). It has a lightning-fast response time, is incredibly accurate, and has numerous features including an auto-rotating screen and auto-backlight.

Read More: We Tested 18 Instant-Read Thermometers—Here Are Our Favorite Models

A Fantastic, Durable Stainless Steel Skillet: All-Clad D3 Stainless-Steel 12-Inch Fry Pan

When we tested stainless steel skillets, All-Clad’s D3 model impressed us with its even heating and temperature responsiveness. While the Made In skillet edged it out in terms of price, we still think this is a great skillet—especially now that it's $110 off.

Read More: The Best All-Clad Kitchen Gear, According to Our Exhaustive Testing

The Best Coffee Grinder: OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Simple yet effective, the OXO conical burr coffee grinder is the best coffee grinder for the typical coffee drinker. In our tests, the sleek machine offered fantastic grind consistency and allows you to choose from a range of grind sizes—and its $79 sale price makes it a true bang for your buck. A few of our editors have been using this grinder for years and swear it works as well today as it did the day they purchased it.

Read More: We Tested 16 Coffee Grinders—Here Are the Best Ones

The Best Vacuum Sealer: Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro

For sous vide or food storage, a vacuum sealer comes in handy. And the very best one hails from Anova. It features built-in bag and cord storage, a bag cutter, wet and dry settings, and no refractory period (that's the time between sealings).

Read More: We Tested 20 Vacuum Sealers—Here Are the Best Ones

The Best Blender: Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender

We've recommended this blender since Kenji reviewed it back in 2014. And it never goes on sale except on events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Its tapered blending jar draws ingredients downward, creating a vortex that yields silky-smooth results. It also couldn't be easier to use: just two switches and a speed dial make up its control panel. If you don't own a Vitamix and have been considering one, don't miss out on 28% off.

Read More: Which Vitamix Blender Should You Buy? We Compared (Almost) All of Them

The Best Wok: Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok Pan

Normally $70, Now $57

Our pre-seasoned wok pick is $23 off (clip the 5% off coupon pre-checkout) and features a helper handle and a main handle that's made from wood and stays cool. It's easy to clean and solidly heat-responsive, too.

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The Best Sous Vide Machine: Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker

Whether you’re always on the hunt for the next best kitchen gadget or simply want to cut down on prep time, an at-home sous vide machine is a worthy investment ahead of the holidays. The method can help take your projects up a notch by locking in flavor and controlling temperatures for the juiciest meat and fish dishes. One of our favorites from Anova Culinary can be controlled via its onboard display or through a smartphone app—and right now, it’s $99 off.

Read More: We Tested 19 Sous Vide Machines (Immersion Circulators)—Here Are Our Favorites

The Best Ice Cream Maker: Cuisinart 1.5-Quart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, & Sorbet Maker

Nothing beats the decadence of home-churned ice cream, and if you have a quality ice cream maker to do the work for you, it’s also surprisingly easy to make. We’ve tested a dozen ice cream makers over the past five years, and this wildly affordable option from Cuisinart consistently comes out on top. While it doesn’t have the same smart features as the Breville, it churns deliciously creamy ice cream without breaking the bank—especially now that it’s on sale for 29% off.

Read More: We Tested 12 Ice Cream Makers—Here Are Our Five Favorite Models for Making Frozen Treats

The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer

In the realm of toaster ovens, Breville is often in a league of its own. And their air fryer toaster oven is no different. It crisps, crunches, toasts, broils, roasts, bakes, and more—all in a sleek, easy-to-operate package. For Black Friday, the Smart Oven Air Fryer is 26% off (this includes its sleek red and blue colorways).

Read More: We Tested 8 Air Fryer Toaster Ovens to Find Out Which Ones Were Worth It

The Best Budget-Friendly Instant Pot: Instant Pot Duo Plus

This isn't the fanciest Instant Pot out there, but it works well and is unbeatably priced. It's also easy to use and pressurizes quickly, which means dinner will be done faster, too.

Read More: We Tested 11 Instant Pots to Find the Four That Are Worth Buying

Zwilling Pro Le Blanc Steak Knives

These knives are truly stunning...and cut through steak like butter. It's no wonder, then, that they came out on top of our recent steak knife set testing. Right now, they're nearly $200 off.

Read More: We Tested 22 Steak Knives—Our Winners Sliced Through Steak Like Butter

All-Clad Belgian-Style Waffle Maker

This waffle maker produces the crispiest, fluffiest waffles. It also features super-deep divots: ideal for making Belgian waffles that can cradle oodles of butter and maple syrup.

Read More: We Tested 20 Waffle Makers—Here Are Our Favorite Models

Nice Pasta Bowls: Sweese Pasta Bowls

We love nice pasta bowls for, uh, serving pasta. (Their gently slopped sides allow the sauce to pool around the noodles.) One of our favorites, from Sweese, is 30% off for Black Friday.

Read More: The Best Pasta Bowls for Heaping Servings of Spaghetti, Bucatini, Rigatoni, and More

A Cast Iron Skillet That’ll Last Forever: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Skillet

We believe every kitchen needs a good cast iron skillet, and this gorgeous enameled one from Le Creuset has been a long-time favorite at Serious Eats. Ideal for achieving a golden brown crust on grilled cheese and perfectly cooked fried eggs, this pan heats evenly (and whipped up delicious seared steaks during our tests). Its enameled coating gives it a more "natural" nonstick surface than an uncoated cast iron skillet and makes it easier to maintain and clean. It’s sturdy enough to last for generations—Le Creuset even offers a lifetime warranty to ensure decades of delicious meals.

Read More: We Tested 8 Enameled Cast Iron Skillets and Found Three Great Options

The Best Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven

Reliable, versatile, and attractive, the Dutch oven from Le Creuset is a kitchen staple we turn to again and again for braising, stewing, and even baking loaves of bread. While it certainly doesn’t come cheap (like most gear from Le Creuset), it passed all our tests when it came to non-stick capabilities, durability, and more. If you’ve been pining for one of your own, the brand is knocking 30% off its original price for Black Friday.

Read More: We Tested 20 Dutch Ovens—Here Are Our Favorites

One of Our Favorite Sauce Pans: All-Clad Stainless Steel Tri-Ply 3-Quart Sauce Pan with Lid

Like the brand’s fry pan, All-Clad’s saucepan impressed us with its heat responsiveness, even cooking, and easy-to-clean surface. While it’s a more expensive option compared to options from Zwilling and Tramontina, it comes with All-Clad’s lifetime warranty—and right now, you can save $60.

Read More: We Tested 9 Saucepans and Came Away with Three Favorites

A Grinder for Pourover Brews: Fellow Ode Gen 2 Coffee Grinder

We love the precision grinding of the Fellow Ode Gen 2 coffee grinder, and it's our favorite coffee grinder for pourover brewing. It's also quiet, has an anti-static ionizer that keeps your counter free from coffee grounds, and has an easy-to-read dial for selecting the perfect setting. It's one of the more expensive grinders we recommend, so be sure to snag this deal if you've had your eye on it.

Read More: We Tested 16 Coffee Grinders—Here Are the Best Ones

The Best Budget-Friendly Wooden Cutting Board: Ironwood Gourmet End-Grain Acacia Wood Cutting Board

Affordable yet high-performing, this chopping board from Ironwood Gourmet costs a fraction of our other picks. Multiple staffers here at Serious Eats have owned and loved theirs for years with hardly any wear and tear, thanks to its durable acacia wood construction. The Ironwood proves you don’t have to ball out to grab a great cutting board ahead of the holidays.

Read More: The Best Cutting Boards, According to Our Very Detailed Testings

The Best Hand-Powered Espresso Machine: Cafflano Kompresso

The chaos of the holiday season is nearly setting in, which is why we need plenty of coffee—no, espresso—to keep us going. While espresso machines can run you back hundreds of dollars, you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy freshly brewed espresso at home. Our favorite hand-powered espresso machine is 40% off right now on Amazon. We like that it’s travel-friendly, easy to use, and brews impressively balanced batches every time.

Read More: We Tested 14 Espresso Machines to Find the Best Ones, Depending on Your Needs

The Best Ice Cream Maker Upgrade: Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker

We all scream for ice cream, especially when a great deal is involved. If you’ve been dreaming about getting an ice cream maker or want an upgrade from your old one, look no further. The Breville Smart Scoop is easy to operate and features an automatic compressor that chills the machine as you churn, so you don’t have to worry about planning ahead. We also love that you can pick the hardness level you want, making it easy to achieve your desired texture whether you’re churning gelato, sorbet, or ice cream.

Read More: We Tested 12 Ice Cream Makers—Here Are Our Five Favorite Models for Making Frozen Treats

Another Great Wok: Mammafong Pre-Seasoned Blue Carbon Steel Flat-Bottom Pow Wok

With its large surface area and heat-resistant wooden handle, Mammafong’s pre-seasoned wok was one of the most versatile we tested. It heats up quickly and is light enough to toss and serve with one hand.

A Version of the Best Braiser: Staub Cast Iron Braiser with Glass Lid

It’s rare that we find cookware that looks as great as it performs—but that's certainly the case with Staub’s cast iron braiser, which is currently $130 off at Crate and Barrel. Its black-enamel coated interior was easy to clean, even after braising sticky dishes like braised pork cheeks. It’s heavy-duty, offers a large surface area to cook up larger portions, and this model features a gorgeous glass lid embossed with Staub’s iconic logo. (Note: Our favorite model has a cast iron lid, but the glass one's great, too.)

Read More: We Tested 8 Braisers—Here Are the Best Models for Braises, Shallow Frying, and More

The Best Pastry Bags and Tips: Wilton 20-Piece Decorating Set

If you’re looking to jump on the sheet cake trend but don’t know where to start when it comes to decorating, we recommend getting a good set of piping bags and tips. Our favorite bundle comes from Wilton. It features 20 pieces—10 piping tips and 10 large disposable bags—and includes many of our must-have pieces to get you started. While it’s already relatively affordable, it’s currently 24% off at Amazon, so now’s a great time to grab your own set.

Read More: The Piping Bags and Tips You Actually Need (According to Someone Who Bakes for a Living)

The Best Panini Press: Cuisinart Elite Griddler

While they’re great for melty, crispy, cheesy sandwiches, we love panini presses for their incredible versatility. After tons of testing, we think there’s no indoor grill more versatile than the Elite Griddler from Cuisinart. On top of having a great name (and being 32% off at Amazon), the Griddler features a built-in timer and reversible grill plates with ridged and flat sides. The top and bottom plates can even be set to two separate temperatures, which allows you to cook two separate dishes simultaneously. The plates are also removable, which makes them easy to clean.

Read More: We Made Dozens of Crispy, Melty Sandwiches to Find the Four Best Panini Presses

The Best Kitchen Towels: Zeppoli Classic Dish Towels, Set of 15

In our tests of 17 different kitchen towels, these ones from Zeppoli offer the best absorbency. Coming in a value pack of 15, they make a perfect stocking stuffer for avid home cooks and bakers, ensuring plenty of backup towels for every unexpected spill. When folded a few times, they can also replace oven mitts and potholders in a pinch. With a discounted price of just $18.

Read More: We Tested 17 Kitchen Towels to Find the Best All-Purpose Ones

The Best Faucet Filter: Brita Faucet Mount Water Filtration System

Every kitchen needs crisp, clean water—especially for those who love to cook. While filter pitchers are great, they take up quite a bit of space in the fridge. That’s why we love this highly-affordable filtration system from Brita. It attaches directly to the faucet, delivering delicious filtered water quickly (it was the second fastest of the four we tested).

Read More: We Tested 4 Faucet Water Filters—Two Produced Fresh, Clean Water

An Excellent Mop: Bona Hardwood Floor Premium Spray Mop

Cooking everyday means cleaning nearly as often. From big spills to tiny crumbs, the kitchen floor collects plenty of dirt and grime—meaning a high-quality mop is a must. This one from Bona was the best spray mop we tested. It’s great for small messes, cleaning up sticky spills in seconds. And if you’re looking to save money (and the planet), this spray mop features reusable mop pads that you can throw right into the washing machine.

Read More: We Soaked, Wrung, and Scrubbed for Days to Find the Best Mops for Cleaning up Kitchen Messes

The Best (Glass) Food Storage Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Food Storage Containers

Quality food storage containers don’t come without a price tag, which is why we always jump at the chance to stock up on our favorites when they’re on rare sale. When we tested 10 different plastic and glass sets, the Rubbermaid Brilliance collection came out on top. If you love using your storage sets to reheat leftovers, we recommend these glass ones that won’t overheat in the microwave or oven. Grab them now while they’re 22% off.

Read More: We Tested 10 Food Storage Containers—These Are Our Favorites

The Best Baking Dish: Staub Ceramics Rectangular Baking Dish

It’s casserole season. And whether you love pasta bakes or classic Thanksgiving sweet potatoes topped with toasty marshmallows, you’ll need a pan that can handle the job. When we tested casserole dishes, we looked for winners that could withstand high temperatures, heated food evenly, and looked great on our dining tables. This one from Staub accomplished all of that with ease, and its generous size makes it great for serving a hungry holiday crowd.

Read More: We Tested 9 Casserole Dishes—Here Are the Best Ones

An Excellent Pizza Oven: Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven

Ooni ovens are on every pizza-lover’s wish list. To find which models are worth adding to your Black Friday cart, we put them all head to head in rigorous tests. The Koda 16 was our test winner in the gas-only category. It was incredibly easy to put together and even easier to use—plus, with its foldable legs, storage is a breeze. If you’re looking to add an Ooni to your home or buy one as a (very generous) gift, the Koda 16 is our pick for delicious pies cooked in just one or two minutes.

Read More: Which Ooni Pizza Oven Should You Buy? We Compared Them All

A Pretty Loaf Pan: Great Jones Breadwinner

Boring cookware is officially a thing of the past. This loaf pan from Great Jones aced our tests with its nonstick capabilities and great overall performance. It’s 4.5-by-8.5 in size with a six-cup capacity and proved to bake gorgeous loaves of pound cake, banana bread and yeasted bread in our tests. Plus, it released loaves easily without breaking or sticking, and we love that it comes in three bold colors.

Read More: We Tested 10 Loaf Pans by Baking Dozens of Loaves and Recommend Half Of Them

A Top-Notch Indoor Herb Garden: AeroGarden Harvest Elite

You don’t have to have a green thumb to grow your own fresh herbs at home. When we tested indoor herb gardens, the Harvest Elite from AeroGarden was our top pick. It can grow up to six different plants at a time and is almost foolproof (even if you hit a snag with one of your plant pods, the brand will send you a replacement). The machine is easy to set up, and while it was the most expensive herb garden we tested, it’s currently 36% off for Black Friday.

Read More: We Spent Months Testing Indoor Herb Gardens to Find Out Which Ones Worked Best

The Best Stand Mixer for Casual Bakers: KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

When we tested 11 stand mixers, the KitchenAid Artisan Series was our favorite choice for casual bakers. Powered by 325-watts, this model was lighter and slightly less powerful than the professional-grade 600 Series mixer, but it still whips butter, egg whites, and batter with ease. Plus, its small size makes it easy to store in any kitchen cabinet or pantry. 

Read More: We Tested 11 Stand Mixers—Four Stood Out Above the Rest

A Pasta Attachment for Stand Mixers: KitchenAid Pasta Roller & Cutter Attachment Set

Homemade pasta is luxe, but unless you want to spend hours kneading, rolling, and cutting by hand, we highly recommend investing in a machine to help speed up the process. While standalone pasta makers can be bulky, this three-piece attachment set—featuring a roller, a spaghetti cutter, and a fettuccine cutter—is a great space-saving option if you already own a KitchenAid stand mixer.

Read More: We Tested 12 Pasta Makers to Find the Best Ones for Rolling and Cutting Dough

A Great Apron: Hedley & Bennett Essential Apron

While we haven't formally reviewed aprons (yet!), many Serious Eats staffers love and recommend the ones from Hedley & Bennett. For Black Friday, their Essentials Apron (which features three pockets and a towel loop) is 20% off.

The Best Cocktail Smoker: Breville PolyScience Gun Pro Smoke Infuser

The best cocktail smoker (aka smoking gun) comes from Breville. It has an adjustable fan speed, sits upright on its own, and lends plenty of lovely smoke to cocktails and spirits.

The Best Nugget Ice Maker: GE Profile Countertop Nugget Ice Maker

Our favorite countertop ice maker produces delightfully crunchy nugget ice. (And it did so quickly.) It also features a side water reservoir that's easy to fill and an automatic cleaning cycle. Right now, it's 25% off.

Read More: We Tested 8 Countertop Ice Makers—Three Stood Out

The Best Cordless Electric Can Opener: Kitchen Mama Electric Can Opener

This electric can opener quite literally does all of the work for you: affix it to a can, press a button, and it spins around and opens the can all on its own. It also creates a non-jagged, safety edge and handles cans of all shapes and sizes.

Read More: We Opened 70 Cans to Find the Best Electric Can Openers

The Best Food Processor: Breville Sous Chef Pro 16-Cup Food Processor

This is one of our longtime favorite food processors—and for good reason. It performs exceptionally well of course, but also comes with a range of attachments, a sleek design, and a timer that counts up (especially helpful when following a recipe).

Read More: We Tested 17 Food Processors—Here Are the Four Worth Buying

A Great Stoneware Pie Dish: Emile Henry Modern Classics Pie Dish

In our pie pan review, we named this model from Emile Henry one of our three favorites. It baked mostly even crusts (the third best of the bunch) and if you're a fan of wavy crimped pies, then you'll like this dish.

Read More: We Baked Loads of Pies to Find the Best Pie Pans