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A collage including an espresso machine, a toaster oven and bags of coffee.
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Kaitlin Mahar

By Kaitlin Mahar

Kaitlin Mahar is a writer covering deals and sales. She strives to help readers make savvy purchases and steer them away from buyer’s remorse.

Kitchen gear is often overpriced—we know, because we track the prices. But that doesn’t mean you have to buy cheap junk. If you’re craving an upgrade to your cookware and kitchen tools, we’ve hacked through heaps of ho-hum discounts to find a smorgasbord of deals on high-quality, expert-approved cooking essentials you can trust.

We’ve long loved this multipurpose kitchen workhorse, which aced all our cooking tests and rivals much pricier models. Its squat design allows for superior searing, with a wide, slightly curved base that helps spoons and whisks reach every crevice. It also offers roomy handles for a comfortable grip.

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$75 $58 from Amazon

(limited colors)

Other things to know: Covered by a limited lifetime warranty as long as all use and care recommendations have been followed. Deal is for island spice red. Clip the on-page coupon to get the deal.

Sharp and sturdy, this classic German chef's knife is perfect for people who prefer a heftier model for heavy-duty kitchen tasks. Its thin blade cut smoothly through all of the veggies we chopped in testing, and it easily maneuvered around curves.

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$200 $106 from Woot

Free shipping for Prime members (90-day Woot limited warranty)

Other things to know: Compared with our top pick, this knife’s softer blade requires more frequent sharpening. Hand-wash only. Comes with 90-day Woot limited warranty. Free shipping for Prime members.

Offering an excellent combination of speed, reliability, ease of use, and affordability, the ThermoPop 2 is the instant-read thermometer we regularly reach for. While it’s not the fastest thermometer we tested, it was fast enough for all of our everyday-cooking needs.

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Other things to know: Offers a bigger screen, a thinner probe, improved IP67 water and dust resistance, and a rotating screen, in contrast to the previous-generation model. Switching from Fahrenheit to Celsius isn't intuitive. Use code WCPOP24 to get the deal; price includes shipping.

Even after years of persistent use in our test kitchen, this durable, buy-it-for-life cookware remains a long-loved favorite among our experts. Its lightweight tri-ply construction conducts and distributes heat evenly, and each piece is the ideal weight for holding.

Other things to know: Set contains a 10-inch skillet, a 2-quart saucepan with lid, a 3-quart sauté pan with lid, and a 6-quart stock pot. It’s a more limited variation of our upgrade set pick, which includes more skillets and saucepans and a larger sauté pan and stock pot.

Have Champagne taste and a seltzer budget? This sleek, attractive machine strikes a balance between quality and affordability. Assembly can be a bit tricky, but in return you get tasty sparkling water with small, sharp bubbles and no sour aftertaste.

Other things to know: Assembly can be a pain. CO2 cylinder is sold separately for around $30. You can exchange the empty cylinder for a discount.

With a generous capacity and measurement lines that are clearly marked and easy to read, this cup’s design allows for both fat-free and frustration-free cooking. The silicone stopper prevents fat from entering the spout, while the deep strainer deftly catches solids.

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Other things to know: The top pick in our now-defunct guide to the best fat separator, but still endorsed by our kitchen and dining writers. One of the easiest models to clean, but we still noticed an oily residue on its surface after hand-washing. Be sure to use hot water and lots of dish soap.

From zesty soups to thick sauces and smoothies, this immersion blender offered better control and overall better performance than more expensive models we tried. It’s comfortable enough to use one-handed, and you can adjust the speed with a firm press of the control button.

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Other things to know: A good choice if our top pick is out of stock. Comes with a whisk and a chopping attachment.

Our coffee-loving staffers say that this subscription—which features beans sourced from all over the world, including Peru, Rwanda, and Papua New Guinea—will warm the heart of any java enthusiast. Each bag includes a postcard with fun facts about the particular country’s coffee industry.

Other things to know: The subscription is highly customizable. New subscribers can use code WCMOMS24 for 50% off their first two-bag subscription. Matches the best previous pricing we’ve posted. Free shipping makes this deal effectively $5 cheaper than similar promos out there.

For serious cooking enthusiasts, a carbon steel pan is an excellent addition to the kitchen collection. Giving all the advantages of searing at high heat with a slick seasoned surface like cast iron, but with a fraction of the weight, this pre-seasoned buy-it-for-life pan is sure to please.

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Other things to know: Handle has a high curve which makes it a bit awkward to use and balance for some people. Initial seasoning isn't slick enough to cook eggs without sticking. Requires some care to prevent rust and maintain the seasoning. Street price has risen in the past year. Use code WIRECUTTER-24.

Do you think the best part of waking up is fresh espresso in your cup? If so, this all-in-one machine’s foolproof design includes a built-in grinder to ensure that your coffee is just the right level of fine every time, and though it’s pricey, it brews café-quality drinks that make it worth the splurge.

Other things to know: Two-year warranty. Built-in grinder not as fine-tuned as standalone espresso-focused grinders.

Nespressos aren’t everyone’s cup of joe, but this effortlessly accessible machine offers a little something for every coffee connoisseur and has a short learning curve to boot. It can brew a smooth espresso, plus an 8-ounce cup of coffee that beats anything we’ve tried from a Keurig.

Other things to know: Features just one button, plus an automatic lid, adjustable drip tray and water tank. Cups are unstable on the drip tray. We didn’t love the coffee, but it was still a big step up from Keurig coffee. Only uses Vertuo pods, which cost more than Original Nespresso pods. One-year warranty. Down to $118 in gray.

 

Editor’s note: The photo at the top of this article may reflect previous deals that are no longer valid and have been removed. Check out our Deals page for more great discounts on Wirecutter’s expert-approved picks.

This article was edited by Janie Campbell and Nathan Burrow.

Meet your guide

Kaitlin Mahar

Kaitlin Mahar is a staff writer for Wirecutter’s Deals team. Her byline has appeared in Delish, Esquire, and Town & Country. When she’s not hunting for deals and fiercely defending the Oxford comma, she’s a proud cat parent, an avid yogi, and a co-producer and co-host of the podcast Crime Culture. Please tell your pets and grandparents she says hi.

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