The Best Prime Day Deals at Amazon's Early Access Sale

amazon prime early access sale deals — Serious Eats / Joy Kim

On the heels of Prime Day this past summer, Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale happened October 11th and 12th. We called it Prime Day 2.0 and while it may be over, there are plenty of excellent, kitchen-related sales still happening. Here's what we think is worth buying (a little early holiday shopping can't hurt!).

Editor's Picks

Here's a quick look at some of our favorite deals:

Our Favorite Pre-Seasoned Wok: Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok Pan
Reusable Cloths for Cleanup: Swedish Wholesale Dish Cloths
An Excellent Burr Grinder: Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
A Super-Powerful Vitamix: Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender
The Cadillac of Stand Mixers: KitchenAid 6 Qt. Professional Stand Mixer
Our Winning Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Oven
The Best Budget-Friendly Wooden Cutting Board: Ironwood Gourmet Acacia End-Grain Prep Station Cutting Board

Yoskuta Carbon Steel Wok Pan

Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok Pan

Amazon

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Normally $70, Now $60

One of our favorite woks is a cool 14% off right now. It’s flat-bottomed, so it’s compatible with all stovetops. It’s pre-seasoned, which makes it easier to get going with. And we found it heat responsive—essential for wok cooking.

The Best Flat-Bottomed Woks

Serious Eats / Tim Chin
Swedish Wholesale Dish Cloths - 10 Pack

Swedish Wholesale Dishcloth Cellulose Sponge Cloths

Amazon

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Normally $25, Now $18

Swedish dishcloths are like a cross between a sponge and a paper towel and are an excellent reusable alternative to the latter. They're absorbent, they dry quickly, and they're durable. Plus, these come in a set of 10, so you'll be stocked for months and months to come.

In Our Kitchen, the Swedish Dishcloth Reigns Supreme

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Amazon

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Normally $170, Now $135

At 21% off, this is the lowest price we’ve seen for this very, very good burr grinder from Baratza. It's our favorite budget-friendly coffee grinder for coffee geeks and it has a powerful motor, 40 grind settings, and removable burrs that can actually be replaced/upgraded. We're huge fans of it—and you won't find it discounted often.

We Tested 14 Coffee Grinders—Here Are the Best Ones

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender

Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender

Amazon

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Normally $550, Now $480

Meet our favorite blender: the Vitamix 5200. This one rarely goes on sale, so if you're looking for the smoothest smoothies, creamiest soups, and lots of cocktails with crushed ice, now is your time. Outside of Prime Day and this here sale, you won't see the price of this blender this good.

Which Vitamix Blender Should You Buy? We Compared (Almost) All of Them

Serious Eats / Tamara Staples

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Anova Precision Cooker

Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker

Amazon

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Normally $220, Now $140

Our favorite immersion circulator with onboard display is about 37% off at the moment. It's accurate (essential for sous vide success) and can be controlled via its physical screen or the Anova app. It also has an adjustable clamp, so it can fit a variety of cookware (a Dutch oven, Cambro, stockpot, etc). The Anova Precision Cooker Pro, which we also recommend, is 50% off at the moment as well.

We Tested 18 Sous Vide Machines (Immersion Circulators)—Here Are Our Favorites

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
Ironwood Gourmet Acacia End-Grain Prep Station Cutting Board

Ironwood Gourmet End-Grain Acacia Wood Cutting Board

Amazon

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Normally $80, Now $60

This cutting board is already a fraction of the price of our favorite The BoardSmith board, and today it's even less. It's our budget-friendly recommendation for good reason: it's durable (no cracking, splitting, or warping) and a great size for everyday food prep.

The 4 Best Wooden Cutting Boards, According to Our Tests

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Dutch Oven 5.5 Quart

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron 5.5-Quart Round Dutch Oven

Amazon

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Normally $420, Now $335

Our winning dutch oven from Le Creuset will last you a lifetime, and we think it's a worthwhile investment. And, currently, the Indigo version is 20% off, making it an even better deal.

We Tested 20 Dutch Ovens—Here Are Our Favorites

Serious Eats / Rachel Knecht
KitchenAid 6 Qt. Professional 600 Series Stand Mixer

KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer

Courtesy of Amazon

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Normally $600, Now $480

This is Stella Parks' favorite stand mixer (and ours too). It's sturdy, strong, and the bowl lift design makes mixing easy and efficient. If that's not enough to convince you, it's also currently 20% off.

This Is the Best Stand Mixer You Can Buy

Vicky Wasik

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Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer

Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer

Amazon

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Normally $25, Now $20

Our favorite handheld juicer for lemons and limes is as good as it gets: It easily extracts juice with minimal effort, it directs juices downwards (keeping splashes off of your countertop), and it has a slip-free handle.

We Juiced Hundreds of Lemons and Limes to Find the Best Manual Citrus Juicers

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet

Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

Amazon

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Normally $30, Now $21

You really can’t beat this 30% off sale on our favorite cast iron skillet. We truly don’t think it’s worth splurging on a high-end cast iron skillet when this now-$21 Lodge has it all: it’s durable, it’s easy to season, and it has great heat retention.

We Tested 22 Cast Iron Skillets—Here Are the Best Ones

Serious Eats / Joy Kim
KitchenAid Full Size Dish Rack

KitchenAid Full Size Dish Drying Rack

Amazon

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Normally $85, Now $62

Our favorite full-size dish rack is currently 27% off. It has a large capacity, drains quickly, is easy to clean, and has prongs for hanging glasses (yes, even wine glasses) to dry.

We Tested 13 Dish Racks—Our Favorites Make Drying Dishes Easy

Serious Eats / Madeline Muzzi
Bentgo Kids Print Lunch Box

Bentgo Kids Prints Lunch Box

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Normally $40, Now $30

With five compartments to keep your kiddo's lunch in place and kid-friendly latches, this cute lunchbox from Bentgo is well worth buying. (Note: It's meant for ages three to seven, and price may vary based on color/print.) This grown-up Bengto is also currently discounted.

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T-fal Professional Nonstick Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator Fry Pan

T-fal Professional Total Nonstick Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator Fry Pan

Amazon

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Normally $50, Now $32

While we don't recommend nonstick skillets for most cooking tasks (we're all about cast iron or carbon steel), there are some applications—like scrambled eggs, for example—where a good nonstick pan is mighty helpful. One of our favorites is currently 37% off and it features a grippy handle, is oven-safe to 400℉, and resisted scratches after our (admittedly tough) durability tests.

We Tested 16 Nonstick Skillets and Still Don't Think You Should Spend a Ton on One

Serious Eats / Donna Currie
All-Clad Stainless Steel Immersion Blender

All-Clad Stainless Steel Immersion Blender

Amazon

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Normally $170, Now $120

The most powerful immersion blender award goes to this model from All-Clad. In our tests, it emulsified mayo, crushed ice, and puréed with amazing ease. It’s an all-around winner.

We Tested 16 Immersion Blenders—Here Are Our Favorites

Serious Eats / Emily Dryden
Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Stovetop Griddle

Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle

Amazon

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Normally $75, Now $50

Our favorite stovetop griddle is a whopping $25 off at the moment. It works for pancakes, bacon, eggs, panini…oh, the possibilities. If searing burgers is high on your priority list, we found that electric griddles don’t get hot enough to do the trick, but that this cast iron griddle does.

We Tested 11 Electric Griddles—Here Are Our Favorites
Messermeister Avanta 4-Piece Steak Knife Set

Messermeister Avanta 5” Fine Edge 4-Piece Steak Knife Set

Amazon

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Normally $70, Now $50

After testing 14 sets of steak knives, we named this one our top pick. These knives are affordable, super-sharp, and incredibly well-constructed. Plus, they come in a set of four—some sets of two can cost five times the price (or more).

We Tested 18 Sets of Steak Knives—Here Are Our Favorites

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik

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Simplehuman 12 Gallon Hands-Free Kitchen Step Trash Can

simplehuman Rectangular Step Can with Liner Pocket

Amazon

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Normally $150, Now $110

A few Serious Eats staffers own this kitchen trash can and speak highly of it. It retains smells, its lid opens and closes smoothly, and it has a compartment that stores trash bags at the back. Simplehuman also has excellent customer service.
Mueller Austria Vacuum Sealer Machine

Mueller Austria Vacuum Sealer Machine

Amazon

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Normally $80, Now $60

Our favorite affordable vacuum sealer is currently 25% off, which is a steal for those into sous vide or food preservation. It’s lightweight, it works (better, we found, than some vacuum sealers triple its price), and it’s easy to store. It does have a longer, 40-second refractory period (the time it has to rest in between seals), but that’s really not too bad considering its price point.

We Tested 19 Vacuum Sealers—Here Are the Best Ones

Serious Eats / Taylor Murray
Le Chateau Red Wine Decanter

Le Chateau Wine Decanter

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Normally $63, Now $50

This standard wine decanter features a wide base and a narrow neck and is a good choice for most wine drinkers (we've written at length about the different styles of wine decanters). At 35% off, it makes a great gift, too.

All of Your Wine Decanter Questions, Answered

Serious Eats / Fred Hardy

FAQs

When is the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale?

Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale is two days total and is happening October 11th and 12th.

What is the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale?

This two-day event is one of the biggest sales of the year, with discounts on kitchen, home, outdoor products, electronics, and more. It will include markdowns that are available for the entirety of the two-day sale and lightning deals that are offered for a limited amount of time and sell out quickly. You can read more details via Amazon’s press release.

What other brands offer these deals?

Like with Prime Day, other major retailers—including Target, Nordstrom, and Walmart—will likely offer their own sales during this time. Smaller, direct-to-consumer brands (like ThermoWorks) often mark down their offerings at this time, too.