It’s Small Business Saturday! Here Are Our Favorite Deals—Including Steak Knives and Thermometers
Hopefully, you were able to snag that big Black Friday deal on the most powerful blender or the very best espresso machine, but it’s Small Business Saturday now, so we’re spotlighting the independent retailers that have graced our kitchens with some of our favorite tools, cookware, gear, and more. We rounded up some stand-out deals from small businesses we stand by, like Vân Vân and Boardsmith. After taking a peek at these sales, you’ll hopefully feel inspired to visit your favorite local businesses to wrap up holiday shopping. (Everyone’s getting a fish spatula, right?)
Made In Stainless Clad 3.5-Quart Sauté Pan
Comfortable to hold and incredibly responsive to heat, the Made In sauté pan crisps chicken skin evenly and braises cabbage to silky caramelization. It can handle temperatures up to 800ºF (200ºF hotter than the competition) and it’s on sale for $30 off.
Material Kitchen Table Knives
Out of stock for most of this year, these steak knives from Material are now back in stock (and on sale). Their razor-sharp blades smoothly slice through filet mignon. They also come with a wooden storage box to keep them nice and organized.
Fellow Atmos Electric Coffee Canister
Our favorite coffee canister recently got an electric upgrade that allows it to monitor pressure levels and automatically expel air without you having to lift a finger. The vacuum seal stays tight over months to keep coffee beans fresh.
Caraway Nonstick 10.5-Inch Ceramic Frying Pan
While we normally prefer stainless steel or cast iron over nonstick, Caraway’s frying pan is our favorite ceramic nonstick option. It has tall sides for smooth stirring, can release foods with ease, and holds up to everyday use without getting scratched up.
Mill Food Recycler
Composting has always been an aspiration in my household but never a reality until we started using the Mill food recycler, which takes all our food scraps and turns them into dry grounds that we can easily donate to the local compost or use in our own garden. Every day, I’m amazed by how the machine can break down egg shells, vegetable scraps, and more overnight. Plus, there aren’t any funky smells because the machine has a built-in filtration system. Right now, it’s $200 off.
Material Kitchen reBowl
One of our editors loves this mixing bowl from Material Kitchen so much that she uses it to serve food, too. It has a sturdy footed bottom that keeps it from slipping around during whisking and mixing tasks. It’s also chip-resistant, dishwasher-safe, and microwave-safe.
Dumpling Daughter Spicy Sweet Soy Sauce
I’ve been using this sauce on everything since getting my hands on a bottle. While it’s great as a dipping sauce, I’ve leaned on it to make a variety of stir-fried dinners during the weeknights. It has just the right level of spicy kick that balances out its sweetness from the brown sugar.
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
A family-owned business based out of Utah, ThermoWorks makes some of our favorite thermometers, from wireless ones to leave-in probes. The Thermapen ONE’s lightning-fast read time is why it’s our top instant-read pick. It’s also accurate and the adjustable probe opens out to 180 degrees for temping from any angle. Right now, it’s 30% off.
The Boardsmith Maple End-Grain Cutting Board
This is the go-to wooden cutting board for many Serious Eats editors thanks to its uniform end-grain design that’s super sturdy but gentle on knives. It’s also easy on the eyes. The brand allows for plenty of customizations, including options for size, finger grooves, board feet, and more. This weekend, Boardsmith is running a promotion that includes a free medium care kit if you spend more than $250.
Vân Vân Bundle of Flavors
These single-origin spices sourced from farmers in Vietnam can be rehydrated and used in place of fresh herbs. As someone who grew up in a Vietnamese household, I came to learn that dried shallots and lemongrass were staples of my mom’s weekend feasts. These days, I sprinkle Vân Vân’s dehydrated herbs over almost all of my meals, whether it’s their Coastal Purple Shallot on butternut squash soup or Bang Bang Onion on Caesar salad. You can grab a discount on a bundle of spices or use the code FLAVORS15 for 15% off.
FAQs
When is Small Business Saturday 2024?
Small Business Saturday usually occurs on the Saturday following Black Friday. This year, it falls on Saturday, November 30.
When did Small Business Saturday start?
Small Business Saturday started in 2010 as a way to encourage shoppers to shop local during one of the biggest sale seasons of the year.
