October Prime Day Is Nearly Here, but These Deals From Le Creuset, All-Clad, and Breville Are Worth Grabbing Now
Serious Eats / Francesca FasciglioneAmazon October Prime Day is nearly here (October 8th and 9th—in just a few days!), and our hearts are all aflutter thinking about the deals to come on our favorite kitchen gear. We spend all year watching for deals on the most powerful Vitamix blender, the best Dutch oven, and the greatest espresso machines—and we don’t stay quiet when they go on sale. If you simply can’t wait a couple more days (neither can we), we rounded up 20-plus early deals that you can already grab, with up to 67% off some of our favorites, including the beginner-friendly Breville Barista Express Impress, our all-time favorite Le Creuset Dutch oven, and these airtight Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage containers.The Best Early October Prime Day Deals, at a Glance:The Best Enameled Cast Iron Brasier: Staub 3.5-Quart Braiser with Glass LidThe Most Powerful Blender: Vitamix 5200 BlenderThe Best Touchscreen Espresso Machine: Breville Barista TouchThe Best Espresso Machine for Beginners: Breville Barista Express ImpressOne of the Best Stand Mixers: KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand MixerThe Best Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch OvenA Great Travel Mug: Yeti Rambler Tumbler with Handle and Straw LidA Small But Mighty Air Fryer: Ninja AF101 Air FryerThe Best Compact Bread Maker: Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery Mini BreadmakerThe Best Pasta Bowls: Y YHY Pasta BowlsThe Best Grill Basket: OXO Obsidian Outdoor Carbon Steel 12-Inch Grilling BasketThe Best Cast Iron Skillet: Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron SkilletThe Best Hand Mixer: Breville The Handy Mix ScraperThe Best Gas Griddle: Weber 36-Inch Gas GriddleThe Best Affordable Coffee Grinder with a Scale: OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with ScaleThe Best Wok: Yosukata Carbon Steel WokOne of the Best Vacuum Sealers: Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer ProThe Best Budget Chef’s Knife: Mercer Culinary 8-Inch Chef’s KnifeThe Best Food Storage Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage ContainersThe Best Stainless Cookware Set: All-Clad D3 3-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware SetThe Best Nonstick Skillet: Tramontina Professional Fusion 10-Inch Nonstick SkilletThe Best Dry Food Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage ContainersA Great Budget Steak Knife Set: Messermeister Avanta Steak Knife SetThe Most Absorbent Dish Towels: Zeppoli Classic Dish TowelsStaub 3.5-Quart Braiser with Glass LidAmazonAs the most durable braiser we've tested, the Staub has a dark enameled interior that resists stains and is easy to clean. It has a wide bottom that can accommodate and brown a dozen meatballs without keeping in too much moisture. Grab it for 33% off.Serious Eats / Taylor MurrayVitamix 5200 BlenderAmazonFor 10 years and running, we’ve recommended the Vitamix 5200 above all other blenders we’ve tried. It pulverizes fibrous ingredients into smooth emulsions and makes perfect nut milk. As we enter soup season, it’s a must-have to achieve silky butternut squash soup. Right now, it’s a rare $90 off.Serious Eats / Will DickeyBreville Barista Touch Espresso MachineAmazonAs the best touchscreen espresso machine in the tested lineup, the Barista Touch makes home espresso incredibly easily. Simply select the drink you want to make and the screen will walk you through each step, from getting the perfect grind to steaming the silkiest milk foam. You can snag it for $200 off.Breville Barista Express ImpressAmazonWe deemed this model one of the most beginner-friendly espresso machines in our tests. It has a built-in grinder, an assisted tamping lever, and an integrated steam wand that makes smooth, frothed milk. Grab it for $200 off.Serious Eats / Nick SimpsonKitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand MixerAmazonFor casual bakers, the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-quart stand mixer is the best pick. It has a tilt-head mechanism that makes it easy to maneuver around the bowl and can easily handle batters, dough, frostings, and more.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreLe Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch OvenAmazonFor what feels like decades, we’ve recommended the Le Creuset Dutch oven. It has impeccable heat retention and distribution, and the enameled interior is easy to clean, no matter the mess you’ve made. It’s an heirloom piece that will last ages, and right now, it’s 28% off.Yeti Rambler Tumbler with Handle and Straw LidYetiThe lid on this travel mug presses in and pulls out easily. The wide straw also provides smooths sips and the rounded edges on the handle make it comfortable to hold. For now, the Agave Teal colorway is on sale.Serious Eats / Riddley Gemperlein-SchirmNinja AF101 Air FryerAmazonWith a 4-quart capacity, this Ninja air fryer was the only small air fryer that kept up with larger models during our tests. It produces consistently crispy, crunchy fries and chicken wings and features clear preset buttons. Snag one for 39% off.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreZojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery Mini BreadmakerAmazonThis was the smallest bread machine we tested yet it churned out well-proofed white bread and rye loaves with soft, tender crumbs. The simple display menu makes it easy to navigate and the design is lightweight and compact. You can grab it for $54 off.Y YHY Pasta BowlsAmazonThese pasta bowls are chip-resistant and dishwasher-safe. Need we say more? They have gently sloped sides that hold saucy foods in and are versatile enough for soups, salads, stir-frys, and, yes, pasta. You can enjoy them at just $5 apiece.Serious Eats / Caroline LangeOXO Obsidian Outdoor Carbon Steel 12-Inch Grilling BasketAmazonThis carbon steel grilling basket has holes that are large enough to let hot air and smoke through yet small enough to keep food contained. It also has a detachable handle so you can close the grill lid to capture more heat. Right now, it’s a whopping 67% off.Serious Eats / Grace KellyLodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron SkilletAmazonThe Lodge cast iron skillet has been our favorite time and time again, thanks to its even heating and heat distribution. It sears up a beautifully brown pork chop and releases eggs as if it were nonstick. It’s also durable and has been a staple in many of our editors’ kitchens for years. For only $20, it’s an investment that will last what feels like forever.As you can see, cast iron skillets come in a myriad of sheens and colors, with some sporting a dark patina and others more of a coppery tone.Breville The Handy Mix ScraperAmazonWe called this the "Cadillac of hand mixers" during our tests, and for good reason. It's efficient, well-designed, and even has a light that shines into the mixing bowl. It made fluffy whipped cream, tackled cookie dough, and made a smooth cream cheese frosting. Right now, it's $30 off.Serious Eats / Afton CyrusWeber 36-Inch Gas GriddleAmazonProducing crispy golden grilled cheeses and perfectly seared smashed burger patties, the Weber gas griddle is our top pick. It’s $100 off and offers an expansive 756 square inches of cooking surface. The click-to-ignite burners are also easy to start, and we love Weber’s exceptional customer service.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreOXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with ScaleAmazonAn update to our favorite affordable coffee grinder, this OXO burr grinder has an integrated scale that auto-portions coffee based on grams or cups selected. It takes an extra step out of your morning routine, and now it’s 40% off.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreYosukata Carbon Steel WokAmazonEasy to use and maintain, the Yosukata carbon steel wok has been another favorite of ours for years. It comes heat-treated and pre-seasoned and offers durability and great heat responsiveness. It’s also easy to clean and it’s a steal for under $60.The best woks were responsive, easy to season, made of carbon steel, and had comfortable handles.Serious Eats / Grace KellyAnova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer ProAmazonWith double-seal technology that stands up to both super high temperatures and long-term freezing, the Anova vacuum sealer pro can handle wet or dry foods. It also allows for immediate and continuous sealing, making the whole process quick and easy.Serious Eats / Nick SimpsonMercer Culinary 8-Inch Chef’s KnifeAmazonThis German-style Mercer chef’s knife has a super sharp blade and comfortable handle for tackling large kitchen tasks. At 35% off, it’s a great starter knife that excels at everyday tasks.Serious Eats / Dera BurresonRubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage ContainersAmazonThe plastic version of our favorite glass food containers, these Rubbermaid containers from the Brilliance line have truly leak-proof lids that seal in liquids. The material also resists staining and lingering odors. They’re also light and easy to pack for everyday lunches. Plus, they’re 25% off.Serious Eats / Eric KingAll-Clad D3 3-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware SetAmazonThis All-Clad cookware set has all the essentials and aced our usability and performance tests. The tri-ply stainless steel offers even heat retention and distribution and the handles are comfortable to hold. Right now, the set is about $100 off.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreTramontina Professional Fusion 10-Inch Nonstick SkilletAmazonWe firmly believe that if you choose to buy a nonstick skillet, you shouldn't spend too much on one. The Tramontina nonstick skillet is nearly half off and fries up slick eggs and has a comfortable handle. Grab it while it's only $32.Serious Eats / Donna CurieRubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage ContainersAmazonRubbermaid's Brilliance line of dry food containers has been our reigning favorite through a few rounds of testing. They're airtight and easily fit into the pantry. We also love that you can through the crystal-clear material to identify your grains, flours, nuts, or other dry goods.Messermeister Avanta Steak Knife SetAmazonFor a budget set of steak knives, the Messermeister knives still cut through steak like butter. The super sharp blades easy glide through proteins and have elegant wooden handles that are comfortable to hold. Right now, they're even cheaper at 29% off.Serious Eats / Grace KellyZeppoli Classic Dish TowelsAmazonBoasting an impressive 140% absorbency rate, these dish towels are durable and versatile. You can use them to sop up messes and handle hot pots and pans. When they're dirty, simply toss them in the laundry and they'll last a long time.Serious Eats / Henry WortockFAQsWhen is October Prime Big Deal Days happening?This year, the October Prime Big Deal Days event is happening on Tuesday, October 8, and Wednesday, October 9.Where can I find the best deals during October Prime Big Deal Days?Next month, we’ll release another roundup of all the best October Prime Day sales. We will also update it throughout the Prime Day-level sale. For now, we’ll continue to update this early deals roundup as we inch ever closer to the sale.Do I have to be a Prime member to get deals on October Prime Big Deal Days?While only Amazon Prime members can access the Prime-exclusive deals during the shopping event, there will be plenty of other sales that you can grab. If you don’t have Prime yet, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial to access the members-only deals.Why We’re the ExpertsAn Uong is a commerce writer for Serious Eats and Food & Wine.She’s been testing kitchen equipment for Serious Eats over the past two years, and her favorite tested product so far is this KitchenAid citrus juicer.She also scouts for deals on all our favorite gear.
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