Amazon Dropped Must-Know Details of Its Black Friday Sale, Plus 10 Early Kitchen Deals to Shop Today

For kitchen gear nerds like us, Black Friday is the ideal time to make the knife upgrades we’ve been eyeing all year or grab stocking stuffers for fellow food lovers. Amazon officially announced its upcoming Black Friday sale, which falls on Friday, November 29 this year. Lucky for us, Amazon deals will actually be available starting Thursday, November 21. We're just so darn excited about all the tools and gadgets to be acquired that we’ve already found early Black Friday deals at Amazon, with up to 57% off tested favorites like this Le Creuset Dutch oven, the Breville Barista Express Impress espresso machine, and more. Take a peek at these early deals and read our FAQ section to get the scoop on this year’s Black Friday details.

Early Black Friday Deals, at a Glance:

• The Best Beginner-Friendly Espresso Machine: Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine
• The Most Powerful Blender: Vitamix 5200 Blender
• The Best Dutch Oven: Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
• Our Longtime Favorite Cast Iron Pan: Lodge 10-inch Cast Iron Skillet
• The Best Grill Basket: OXO Obsidian Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Grill Basket
• Our Favorite Budget Chef’s Knife: Mercer 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
• The Sharpest Bread Knife: Tojiro Japan Bread Knife
• The Most Accurate Kitchen Scale: OXO Good Grips Food Scale
• A Delightful Pepper Mill: Peugeot Manual Adjustable Pepper Grinder
• The Best Budget Wireless Meat Thermometer: ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Meat Thermometer

FAQs

When is Black Friday?

Black Friday happens on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year, Black Friday 2024 falls on Friday, November 29, though we’ll also report on the best early Black Friday deals to shop and get ahead of the crowds. In fact, Black Friday deals will be available on Amazon as soon as Thursday, November 21.

When does Black Friday end?

While Black Friday is technically a one-day event, there are plenty of Black Friday-level deals throughout the holiday weekend and into Cyber Monday and Cyber Week. There are even early Black Friday deals we’ll report on that you can catch well before Black Friday even begins.

What other kitchen deals should I explore?

We have a guide on the best fall sales at Amazon right now and several gift guides, from stocking stuffers to the best gifts for bakers.

Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine

This espresso machine is $100 off and has a built-in grinder, an automatic coffee dosing system, and an assisted tamping lever that ensures the perfect pressure on your espresso puck every time. Plus, the integrated steam wand is easy to use and produces smooth, silky microfoam. We enjoyed using it so much we named it the most beginner-friendly espresso machine.

Vitamix 5200 Blender

Be it ice, kale, or almonds, the Vitamix 5200 can blend it all without showing any signs of difficulty. This long-time favorite blender has topped our reviews for ten years and counting because of its powerful motor and simple control dial. From smoothies to margaritas, the 5200 blends best. Grab it for $100 off.

Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

We’ve recommended the Le Creuset Dutch oven for years. It excels at stewing, braising, baking, and more, thanks to its even heat retention and distribution. The light enamel interior is easy to clean and resists stains no matter what we’ve cooked in it. Right now, it’s $108 off.

Lodge 10-inch Cast Iron Skillet

This $20 Lodge pan has long been our favorite cast iron skillet due to its excellent heat conduction. It sears steaks to golden brown perfection and releases evenly baked cornbread without any tearing. Plus, it can fry an egg as if it’s a nonstick pan and comes ready to use straight out of the box.

OXO Obsidian Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Grill Basket

Whether you’re grilling vegetables or shrimp, achieving a crispy texture with flavorful charis easy with this grill basket, according to our tests. It keeps foods contained yet has large enough holes to evenly heat the contents. The removable handle also makes it easy to close the hood of the grill over the basket.

Mercer 8-Inch Chef’s Knife

A chef’s knife that can slice and dice smoothly, the now-$39 Mercer Genesis 8-inch knife is comfortable to hold. It’s a great blade for beginners and experts alike and can be used daily on a variety of kitchen tasks, from slicing tomatoes to carving and dicing pineapple.

Tojiro Japan Bread Knife

The Tojiro bread knife is truly a joy to use—it slices through the crustiest of breads like butter. Through three rounds of testing, the Tojiro has remained our top pick thanks to its thin and flexible blade that’s light yet sturdy enough to cut through dense loaves. The serrated edge also makes it possible to slice through softer breads and tomatoes.

OXO Good Grips Food Scale

For five years and counting, we’ve recommended the OXO Good Grips food scale. With the ability to weigh up to 11 pounds, the OXO scale can accommodate many types food and even has a pull-out display in case you’re using larger vessels. We also appreciate its power-saving standby mode that can hold onto the most recent measurement for up to 15 minutes.

Peugeot Manual Adjustable Pepper Grinder

This easy-to-use pepper mill is comfortable to hold and a pleasure to twist. It produces consistent flakes of cracked pepper and smoothly adjusts between levels of coarseness. It’s especially worth grabbing right now at 34% off.

ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Meat Thermometer

With a certain turkey-centric holiday coming up, it’ll be more important than ever to have a reliable wireless meat thermometer on hand. A wireless thermometer is especially useful if you’re going to be multitasking and need to simply set a goal temperature and let your roast do its thing. The ThermoPro is our top budget pick since it gives accurate temperature reports and is super easy to use with its clear displays and control buttons.

Why We’re the Experts

• An Uong is a commerce writer with Serious Eats and Food & Wine.
• An has been testing kitchen gear with Serious Eats for two years (and counting) and writes about trending sales for a living.