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 $125 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
- 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
Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Round Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
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
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.
Staub Cast Iron Cookware 4-Piece Set
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
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.
Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok
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.
All-Clad Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan, Set of 3
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.
Tramontina 12-Inch Stainless Steel Skillet
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.
Tramontina 10-Inch Nonstick Fry Pan
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.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Skillet
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.
Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Frying Pan
We appreciated that the sloping sides on this 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.
Made In 3-Quart Saucier Pan
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.
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 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.
