It’s officially November—Mariah Carey has smashed the pumpkins, everyone’s planning their Thanksgiving dinner, and the early Black Friday kitchen deals have started to drop. I know what you’re probably thinking: How can there be Black Friday deals a week before Black Friday? These days the sales start as early as October sometimes and will continue to trickle in until the main event on November 29, giving you ample time to start perusing the discounts and get a head start on your gift list. You’ll still probably need to wait until actual Black Friday to see the biggest markdowns on favorites like Vitamix blenders and Philips air fryers, but we rounded up a few deals from major retailers that will tide you over until then.
Early Black Friday kitchen deals highlights
There’s no time like Black Friday to make that kitchen gear upgrade you’ve been hemming and hawing over all year, or to snag Christmas gifts for all the avid home cooks in your life. But what’s great about early Black Friday sales is that you can stock up on all the kitchen essentials you’ll need for Thanksgiving, a.k.a. the biggest cooking day of the year. Whether you need a couple of extra sheet pans (you can never have enough) or you’ve got your heart set on a food processor to cut down on Turkey Day prep time, now’s the time to take advantage of early sale prices.
Cookware deals
Staub Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven
A Staub Dutch oven can only be rivaled by a Le Creuset Dutch oven. Both are high-quality pieces of French-made enamelware that’ll last for years and years to come—though the Staub might eke out the Le Creuset when it comes to durability. It’s got a black interior that allows it to conceal wear over time, which wins it a top spot as one of our favorite Dutch ovens. Get a 7-quart size from Williams-Sonoma right now for $170 off and rest easy knowing you’ll get your money’s worth (and then some).
Lodge Cast-Iron Skillet
A good cast-iron skillet is like a pair of vintage jeans—take care of it, and it’ll last you for years and carry you through just about any situation you could imagine. Lodge makes one of our favorite budget-friendly skillets at under $50, and you can get it at even more of a steal with one of Amazon’s early Black Friday kitchen deals.
ProCoat Non Stick Frying Pan 3-Piece Set
The Made In nonstick frying pan combines a stainless-steel base with a nonstick coating, making it one of our go-to nonstick pan recs. You can get a whole 3-piece set of these pans at a discount right now thanks to Made In’s cookware set sale happening right now.
Great Jones Little Hottie and Hot Dish
Anyone in need of stylish new bakeware—including baking sheets, pans, casserole dishes, measuring cups, and more—should check out the Great Jones early Black Friday sale. The brand is currently offering up to 50% off on a variety of pieces. This is an especially great opportunity to shop serveware for all the entertaining you’ll be doing in the coming months. These two adorable vintage-inspired casserole dishes are practically begging to be a part of your Thanksgiving tablescape this year, preferably filled with sweet potato casserole or our all-time favorite stuffing. Just make sure to place your order by 11/17 for guaranteed delivery by the big day. The Hot Dish in particular also makes a great gift for the frequent lasagna-maker or baker in your life—and an even better one at $40 off during Great Jones’s Black Friday sale. (PS: Check out our list of favorite gifts for bakers.)
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Kitchen appliance deals
Vitamix 5200 Blender
Vitamix makes the best blenders on the market, and one of our favorite models—the 5200—is on sale right now. While you’re not going to get the high-tech presets you might with other Vitamix models, the 5200 is great for anyone in the market for an easy-to-use but super powerful and high-quality blender at an unbeatable price thanks to this early Black Friday deal.
Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
Cuisinart is another brand name that’s practically synonymous with its best-selling product; this time, I’m talking about food processors. The brand introduced the first food processor to the American market in 1973, and it’s held the hearts of many home cooks ever since. The brand’s 14-cup model has been a favorite in the BA test kitchen for years, and it’s on sale for $50 off right now—just in time for all of your Thanksgiving prep work. Make pie or biscuit dough, chop onions and garlic in a flash, and blend creamy dips to tide over your guests while that turkey takes its sweet time in the oven.
KitchenAid Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
If Vitamix reigns supreme in the blender space, then KitchenAid takes the cake for stand mixers. It powerfully whips, kneads, and whisks anything you put it up against, and the bowl is slightly tapered at the bottom so all ingredients are in contact with sides and get more evenly mixed. It’s the best of the best—making this one early Black Friday appliance deal you don’t want to miss. If you’re a KitchenAid stan, check out even more deals from the brand.
Ninja Air Fryer
When we put a bunch of basket-style air fryers head-to-head, this 5.5-quart air fryer from Ninja won the top spot. While most air fryers have a temperature threshold of 400°F, this model has a “max crisp” button, which simply turns the temperature up to 450°F. It’s true that the setting gets you crunchier food—and faster. It also has a dehydrate function that cooks at very low temperatures for long periods of time. And one small design feature makes the appliance easier to clean than its competitors: Instead of a basket, this air fryer features a “crisper plate” that allows for maximum air circulation. It’s easier to remove and scrub than a basket. Take advantage of Wayfair’s generous sales to join in on the air fry movement and free up some valuable oven space this Thanksgiving.
Wolf Gourmet Elite Countertop Oven
The Wolf Gourmet Elite is basically a mini convection oven. It’s got the same advanced temperature control and probe thermometer you can expect out of a regular Wolf oven, and it’s also a lot bigger than the average countertop oven—all qualities that make it one of our favorite toaster ovens. It even uses convection cooking, so it can double as an air fryer. That size does unfortunately make it heavier than other toaster ovens and it’s also pretty pricey, but sales on Amazon and Williams Sonoma can at least help take the edge off of that cost.
All-Clad Electrics Stainless Steel Immersion Blender
If you simply haven’t got the budget or counter space for a whole Vitamix blender, then an immersion blender might be the way to go. These are basically handheld blenders you can store in a drawer or cabinet, and take out whenever you need. Vitamix makes their own immersion blender (which you can also find on sale), but our editors prefer the All-Clad immersion blender. It features a high-speed Turbo button, and the blade is positioned a little higher than on other immersion blenders—meaning it better sucks even the chunkiest of vegetables into its vortex.
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Coffee maker and coffee accessories deals
Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker
The Café Specialty Coffee Maker is a machine for hard-core coffee connoisseurs who want to optimize their brew to the highest level. What does that really mean? You can change both the temperature and the brew strength of your coffee to make it exactly customized to your preferences. Choose between Light, Medium, Dark, Bold, or “Gold” brew, which Café has identified as the best option for most people. Speaking of gold, the Café has received the Golden Cup from the Specialty Coffee Association.
Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine
Breville is one of the top brands when it comes to espresso makers. They make one of our absolute favorite budget models, the Bambino Plus. While the Bambino isn’t currently on sale, you can get the much more high-tech model, the Barista Express Impress, for $100 off at Williams Sonoma. Or, if you’re the type who’d let a robot run your home if you could, spring for one of Breville’s techiest offerings to date and go with the Oracle Touch. It’s been a game-changer for commerce editor Carina Finn and is on sale in a gorgeous blue color for over $300 off on Amazon right now.
Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select Glass Brewer
Before the Fellow Aiden and Ratio coffee machines knocked it out of the top position, Technivorm’s Moccamaster long reigned as the best drip coffee maker—and it still is a really great coffee maker. It’s super simple to use and makes a tasty cup of coffee. It does take up counter space and doesn’t look as sleek as the Ratio, but it’s a high-quality, durable model you can rely on for many mornings to come.
Nespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee and Espresso Machine by De’Longhi
We generally prefer espresso machines or drip coffee makers over single-serve coffee makers, but we do concede that Nespresso machines do make a pretty great cup of coffee. They’re sleek, easy to use, and make great coffee and espresso with very little effort.
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Kitchen gadgets and gear deals
Material grippy reBoard
We generally recommend getting one or two of three types of cutting boards—a plastic cutting board, a wood board, or a rubber board. If you’re looking for the best plastic cutting board, then lucky you—our favorite pick is on sale right now thanks to the Material early Black Friday sale. The board is made of renewable sugarcane and recycled plastic, and features smart design features like a small corner hole to push diced onions through and silicone corners that help prevent slipping (hence the name “grippy”). The board can show signs of wear and scratching over prolonged use, still the silicone corners keep it virtually stuck in place and the stylish colors it’s available in mean you won’t hate leaving it out on the counter. It’s discounted now during Material’s Kinder Kitchens Sale, which allows shoppers to pay it forward this holiday season and give a donation from their discount to One Love Community Fridge.
Stasher bags
Anyone in need of some extra food storage containers should absolutely take advantage of this 41% off the staff favorite Stasher bags. They’re made of silicone and will help you reduce the amount of single-use plastics in your life—plus they’re dishwasher-, freezer-, and microwave-safe. Use them to freeze individual portions of hearty winter soups and stews, store prepped veggies in the fridge, or bring a stash of granola to the office for when that afternoon slump sinks in.
Zwilling Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Food Scale
If you need a food scale and have visions of making your kitchen feel as techy and sleek as an Apple store, then we’d recommend buying the Zwilling Enfinigy kitchen scale. The glass surface makes it easy to wipe down and it’ll look super stylish on your countertop. It is a bit of a splurge for small appliance like a kitchen sale—but lucky for you, you can snag it on sale right now from not one, but two different retailers.
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Outdoor cooking gear
Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill
If you’re looking for a classic, simple charcoal grill, you can’t get much better than the ubiquitous Weber Kettle grill. It’s got plenty of room to make high-heat and indirect-heat zones and a top damper for easy temperature control, so you can multitask while grilling.
Ooni Fyra 12
A sales event like Black Friday also presents the perfect opportunity to shop for more indulgent, luxury appliances you want to treat yourself to—like, say, an portable pizza oven to make pies wherever and whenever. Test kitchen editor Kendra Vaculin loved the Ooni Fyra 12, saying it actually feels lightweight, was super easy to use, and makes tasty, high-quality pizza right in the comfort of your backyard.
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Looking for more of the best Black Friday deals? For more of our coverage of this year’s eagerly anticipated sales event, check out the best deals on big-ticket items like Vitamix blenders and KitchenAid mixers. We’ll be updating each story with fresh deals all the way through Cyber Monday, so stay tuned.
