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Thanksgiving might still be a few days away, but Black Friday cookware deals are online in force. While the days of lining up outside big-box stores in the early hours of the morning or stampeding into the mall are mostly behind us, the digital deal-scape can be equally cutthroat. This is why we’re doing what we can to prepare you for the forthcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping frenzy.
This is probably the best time of the year to replace old, worn-out pots and pans, or snatch up that spendy Dutch oven or stainless-steel cookware set you’ve been eyeing, because the bulk of the limited time discounts are legitimately worthwhile. More than any time of year, Black Friday is also when the most coveted cookware brands release big discounts on their best sellers. We’re talking All-Clad, Le Creuset, Made In, Our Place, and many more. If you’re a home cook who is finally ready to commit to a kitchen full of high-quality cookware, or are looking to get your loved one that Always Pan they’ve been coveting, get ready to seize the moment.
While we’ve got early Black Friday deals ready to go, be sure to check back here throughout the actual Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend for a comprehensive list of cookware deals. Also, check out other Black Friday sale stories for appliances, coffee equipment, and more.
Here are the best early Black Friday cookware deals we’ve found so far:
Le Creuset Dutch ovens have the reputation for being the best for a good reason and they’re on sale, but so are a number of other true stovetop workhorses from brands like Lodge and Made In.
BUY IT: Lodge CRS10 Carbon-Steel Skillet, $50 $40 on Amazon
BUY IT: Lodge 12" Cast-Iron Skillet, $50 $30 on Amazon
BUY IT: Lodge LDP3 Cast-Iron Rectangular Reversible Griddle/Grill pan, $60 $35 on Amazon
BUY IT: Made In Cookware 12" Blue Carbon-Steel Wok, $140 $100 on Amazon
BUY IT: Made In Cookware 12-Qt. Stainless-Steel Stockpot With Lid, $290 $231 on Amazon
BUY IT: Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 3.5 Qt., White, $360 $250 on Amazon
So, look: If you've read our coverage, you know we’re not huge fans of cookware sets because it’s better to get the pots and pans you know you need and not get saddled with any extras you don’t. But there are some that are good buys across the board (particularly the small sets from All-Clad).
BUY IT: Calphalon Classic AquaShield Nonstick Cookware Set, 10-Piece Set, $200 $150 at Walmart
BUY IT: Calphalon 10-Piece Cookware Set, Stainless-Steel Kitchen Cookware, $270 $215 at Walmart
BUY IT: Our Place Ultimate Cookware Set, $700 $445 at Our Place
BUY IT: Greenpan Valencia Pro Ceramic 8", 9.5", and 11" Nonstick Frypan Set, $220, $100 at Greenpan
BUY IT: Greenpan GP5 Colors Ceramic Cookware Set ,11-Piece Set, Oxford Blue, $860 $480 at Greenpan
Nordic Ware baking sheets are terrific, but they do need to be replaced from time to time (if you’re cooking sheet-pan dinners a few nights a week, these things will get a workout). So if your sheet pans are worn-out or they just will be in a few months, stocking up for the future with a discounted Nordic Ware set is a smart move.
BUY IT: Nordic Ware Naturals Big Sheet, Silver, $28 $16 on Amazon
BUY IT: Nordic Ware 3-Piece Baker’s Delight Set, $52 $27 on Amazon
BUY IT: Nordic Ware Half-Sheet with Oven-Safe Nonstick Grid, 2 Piece Set, $35 $29 on Amazon
BUY IT: Caraway Ceramic Nonstick Bakeware Set, $245 $220 on Amazon
