What to Buy Trending Products & Deals Grab This Rarely Discounted Vitamix Blender for Under $300 During Amazon’s Black Friday Sale—Today Only Snap it up for almost half off. By Kristin Montemarano Kristin Montemarano Kristin Montemarano is a commerce food writer focusing on news and deals for Food & Wine and Allrecipes. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in 2017 with an associates degree in baking and pastry arts and working in professional kitchens, Kristin went on to acquire a bachelor's degree in communication arts with a journalism concentration at Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2021. With professional experience and a continuous passion for cooking and baking at home, she has a clear understanding of products and tools that are not only essential, but also effective and high-quality. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 25, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Photo: Amazon There are few brands with the same reputation as Vitamix. As one of the most durable, high-performing, and pulverize-just-about-anything blenders on the market, it’s no wonder that it’s a most-wished-for product for professionals and home cooks alike. The only downside? They can cost hundreds of dollars, sometimes upwards of $600 — and they’re rarely on sale. Luckily, in the midst of Amazon’s now less than 24-hour Black Friday sale, we came across one of Vitamix’s best deals of the year. You can snap up its 5200 Professional-Grade Blender on sale for $250 off. Amazon To buy: Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender, $300 (originally $550) at amazon.com This blender is built to last. It comes with a sturdy motor base that’s fitted with some of the toughest stainless steel blades on the market, that way it can smoothly blend any ingredient you throw at it. When it comes to using the blender — it couldn’t be simpler. The base includes a dial with different speeds for easy maneuvering, plus a pulsing toggle for when you want to make a mixture that doesn't need to be fully smooth, like salsas and partially blended soups. You’ll also get a 64-ounce container that’s got enough room to blend big batches, but has the perfect slim shape to get smaller volumes moving too. RELATED: Le Creuset Cookware Is Nearly Half Off Right Now, and These Are the 10 Best Deals And, if you’re working with a thicker mixture, the appliance also comes with a tamper, which is a long slim tool that fits into the lid’s opening and moves around stubborn ingredients as you blend. With over 5,100 perfect ratings, multiple shoppers shouted out that it was by far one of the best blenders on the market. One person wrote that they’d gone through a few smaller blenders that didn’t work the way they’d needed before they landed on this one. “I've used this blender every morning for over three years with frozen fruit, and the consistency has never changed. It's super easy to clean,” they added. A second user wrote, “It has taken everything I've thrown at it and pulverized it to a smooth consistency.” Reviewers also added that the dials are easy to use, plus they love that it comes with a tamper as an option too. And, if cleaning blenders isn’t your idea of a good time, you’re in luck. This blender can clean itself with just a few drops of soap, warm water, and a good 30- to 60-second blend. With its hefty Black Friday discount, now’s the perfect time to snap the Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender up. But don’t wait too long, since the deal’s only around for today. Shop More Black Friday Deals: Staub, Le Creuset, and Lodge Cast Iron Deals Are Over the Top for Black Friday This Oprah-Approved Wine Preserver Can Extend the Shelf Life of Opened Bottles for Months, and It’s 30% Off Today So Many Kitchen Knives Are on Sale Right Now, Including a Henckels Set for $344 Off Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit More Fresh Finds from Food & Wine Target Is Taking 50% Off Top-Rated Patio Furniture—We Found the 16 Best Pieces 7 Food and Drink Gifts Your Dad Will Love This Father’s Day, According to Our Editors Amazon's Just Dropped Its Father's Day Gift Guide—These Are the Best Kitchen Picks