The Best Kitchen Deals You Can Grab Before Labor Day Weekend, Including Discounts on Le Creuset, Breville, and Vitamix
Serious Eats / Reese HerringtonLabor Day weekend is the unofficial start of fall, which means it’s also the unofficial start of exciting year-end sales. We spend our days testing equipment and tracking prices, so we love when our favorite Dutch oven or pasta bowl set goes on sale. While Labor Day Weekend isn’t here quite yet, Amazon already has kitchen deals worth grabbing, with nearly 50% off some of our tried-and-true favorites, including the Vitamix 5200 and Lodge cast iron skillet.The Best Early Labor Day Weekend Kitchen Deals, at a Glance:The Best Dutch Oven: Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch OvenThe Best Cast Iron Skillet: Lodge 10-Inch Cast Iron SkilletThe Most Powerful Blender: Vitamix 5200 BlenderA Great Set of Pasta Bowls: Y YHY Pasta BowlsA Great Nonstick Pan: Tramontina Professional Fusion 10-Inch Nonstick SkilletThe Best Air Fryer: Instant Vortex Plus Air FryerThe Most Absorbent Kitchen Towels: Zeppoli Classic Dish TowelsOur Favorite Portable Coffee Maker: AeroPress Coffee MakerThe Best Affordable Coffee Grinder with Built-In Scale: OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with ScaleOne of the Best Indoor Pizza Ovens: Breville Smart Oven PizzaioloLe Creuset 5.5-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch OvenAmazonWe’ve recommended Le Creuset Dutch ovens for years. They heat evenly, are easy to clean, and can last through generations. It was the best at searing and braising during our tests and was easy to carry thanks to its comfortable handles. Right now, the 5.5-quart Le Creuset Dutch oven is 34% off.Serious Eats / Grace KellyLodge 10-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned SkilletAmazonThis Lodge cast iron skillet has impressed us for years with its searing ability. It also baked golden cornbread during our tests and comes practically nonstick straight out of the box. For $20, it’s a small investment for a lifetime of perfect steaks.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.Vitamix 5200 BlenderAmazonThis powerful Vitamix 5200, our top blender pick of over 10 years, is 23% off and produces the silkiest soups, smoothies, and sauces. In our tests, it made silky smoothies in just 30 seconds and left nearly no pulp behind when making almond milk.Serious Eats / Will DickeyY YHY Pasta BowlsAmazonThis Y YHY pasta bowl set was our budget pick when we tested pasta bowls, and now it’s on sale for 38% off with a coupon, making each bowl just over $5 apiece. With gently sloping sides and a wide bottom, they held spaghetti beautifully and kept sauce for splashing.Serious Eats / Caroline LangeTramontina Professional Fusion 10-Inch Nonstick SkilletAmazonWe don’t often recommend nonstick pans, but when we do, we like them to be cheap and efficient. Already well-priced, the Tramontina nonstick skillet is now almost half off. With a comfortable handle, the pan is lightweight and oven-safe up to 400°F. It distributes heat evenly and releases eggs like a dream.Serious Eats / Donna CurieInstant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air FryerAmazonOur favorite air fryer, the Instant Vortex Plus, makes the crispiest fries and chicken wings. The generous 6-quart capacity allows for maximum air circulation, and it’s easy to use with clearly marked buttons for each setting. Right now, it’s 23% off.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreZeppoli Classic Dish Towels, 15-PackAmazonWe reported a whopping 141% absorbency rate with the Zeppoli kitchen towels during our tests. Made of 100% cotton, these kitchen towels sop up spills with ease and are durable enough for everyday use. You can snag them for 20% off with a coupon.Serious Eats / Henry WortockAeroPress Original Coffee MakerAmazonFor coffee lovers on the go, we’ve recommended the AeroPress for years, which makes flavorful coffee and can fit into a backpack or tote. For a portable coffee maker, it offers precise control to coffee tinkerers who like to fiddle with the process, and right now it’s 20% off.Serious Eats / Jesse RaubOXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with ScaleAmazonAn updated version of our longtime favorite affordable coffee grinder, this OXO model has an integrated scale to program your grinds based on how many grams you need or cups you want to brew. Grab it for 40% off.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreBreville Smart Oven PizzaioloAmazonOur favorite compact indoor pizza oven, the Breville smart oven, is just a smidge bigger than a microwave and delivers fluffy pizzas with crispy, leopard-spotted bottoms. It recovered heat quickly between pies during our tests, and its simple dial system makes it easy to use.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreAll-Clad 3-Quart Stainless Steel 3-Ply SaucepanAmazonThis All-Clad stainless steel saucepan that’s on rare sale for 33% off aced our tests by making fluffy rice and smooth pastry cream. Its handle is comfortable to hold, and the three-ply construction evenly distributes heat when cooking.Serious Eats / Irvin LinStaub 3.5-Quart Braiser with Glass LidAmazonWinning the title of most durable braiser, the Staub braiser is easy to clean and has a black interior that resists stains. In our tests, it braised, seared, and sautéed its way to top marks. We especially liked the wide bottom that could accommodate and brown a dozen meatballs without trapping steam. It’s on rare sale for 33% off.Serious Eats / Taylor MurrayPeugeot 9-Inch Pepper MillAmazonThe Peugeot pepper mill grinds pepper quickly, evenly, and consistently. We also appreciated its classic design and found it easy to adjust between the six grind settings. It also has a comfortable grip thanks to its round wooden top and curved body.Serious Eats / Abigail ClarkinShun Multi-Purpose ShearsAmazonKitchen shears should be able to do a little bit of everything, and the Shun multi-purpose shears deliver. They can spatchcock a chicken, snip herbs, and come apart for easy cleaning. You can grab them for 20% off.Serious Eats / Jesse RaubMercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Chef’s KnifeAmazonChef’s knives can be an investment, but our budget pick from Mercer Culinary delivers an impressively sharp edge at an affordable price. It’s a great option for burgeoning culinary enthusiasts or lifelong cooks who want a knife for heavy, everyday use. Now, it’s even cheaper at 34% off.Serious Eats / Nick SimpsonHayate Yoshihiro Cutting BoardAmazonIf you’re especially keen on keeping your blades in pristine condition (aren’t we all?), we recommend the Hayate Yoshihiro cutting board, which feels like cutting on wood yet is gentle on knives. Cut right to the chase with a 27% discount on this cutting board. Serious Eats / Nick SimpsonKnife Dock Knife Drawer OrganizerAmazonWe believe in caring for our knives, and this Knife Dock organizer that’s 25% off has been one of our favorite ways to store knives for years. Its cork lining protects the blades, and you can fit quite a few knives into the organizer thanks to its thin dividers. Serious Eats / Riddley Gemperlein-SchirmPipishell Bamboo Expandable Drawer OrganizerAmazonAs people who deeply care about pantry storage and kitchen organization, we were excited to see our favorite drawer organizer, the Pipishell bamboo drawer organizer, on sale for 45% off. Once expanded, it can fit extra-long or bulky tools like whisks and ladles. Plus, it’s waterproof.Serious Eats / Madeline MuzziSchott Zwiesel Universal Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of 6AmazonThese all-purpose stemless wine glasses are sturdy, elegant, and on sale for 25% off. Sipping from it is smooth and the narrow opening was just right to capture a wine’s aroma.Serious Eats / Grace KellyRubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage ContainersAmazonThe Rubbermaid Brilliance pantry food storage containers are airtight and see-through for easy organization. They also fit into the pantry without the need for any complicated maneuvers. Save 20% on a set of four.Serious Eats / Grace KellyFAQsWhen is Labor Day?Labor Day falls on September 2nd this year.How long do Labor Day weekend sales last?Labor Day weekend sales typically last through September 2nd, but you can often find deals before and after the holiday. We’ll keep this document updated with new and changing deals.Why We’re the ExpertsAn Uong is a commerce writer for Serious Eats and Food & Wine.An has tested kitchen equipment for Serious Eats for nearly two years, having reviewed citrus juicers, potato peelers, and other tools and gadgets.An loves a good deal, and she’s always tracking her wishlist items to grab them on sale.
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