How heavy is the press could it double as a bacon press?
1043296
This is a very heavy press, and since purchasing it, I have used it for making paninis AND as a bacon press. It's perfect for that use. Also, it's very easy to clean. Very satisfied with this purchase and recommend it. Hope this helps.
1043297
Seems heavy to me. It's 2 3/4 pounds. I don't eat bacon but would think it would work well for that purpose. It's underside is ribbed and it is coated with a non stick substance.
1790665
I've not had a problem, although mine has spent most of its life baking bacon. Anything 16-18 gage is commercial quality. As an alternative check out the products from Chicago Metallic - a very old mfg of quality bakeware.
1524891
Yes you can weigh your meat and then raise the pressing plate. You'll find the measurements on the stem.
2206420
Not very deep - certainly won't work for bacon unless it is the fakey "no-fat" kind. However, it has held it's shape (no warping) and does a really great job on flat foods (grilled cheese, pancakes, etc) - nice even heat.
1923882
Yes, it is heavy, that said, I really enjoy the way the pan cooks. I'm 80 and can still manage it with the handle and the opposite side small handle.
1805907
The press boards used in the construction of it is 5/8" thick. I suppose you could mount some fairly light weight doors onto it.
1524889
Yes. Weigh the meat prior to placing it in the press. The diameter of the patty is fixed but the thickness will vary based on the volume of meat.
1196947
I measured the press and its 4 and 3/4 inches. Makes a really nice generous burger. Everyone askes me to bring burgers to parties now. From a double package of ground beef I can get 10 burgers. I make 5 large meatballs out of each half and then press them. It's awesome!
216186
I'd say it's about 4 pounds without looking at the specs, much heavier than the square press. Its very effective. It's not til you have one that you realize all the uses.
89708
Really not sure if you're able to "stuff" the burgers with this press. The diameter of the press makes a nice size burger but not sure you're able to change the size enough to "stuff" them. We have not been disappointed at all with it. We put wax paper on the top layer so the meat doesn't get into the top and it works great! You can make several up and freeze them too! Hope this answer helped.
1525680
The press is extremely well built and should be sturdy enough for Rotis. I would recommend using wax paper on both sides to keep the Rotis from sticking to the press.
759856
With the handle, the press is 12" deep x 14" wide by 7-1/2" tall closed. If you look at the picture of the press open, you may see that the top swivels on the handle allowing it to press something as thick as 2" maybe a little more with the plates still parallel. It is limited by the electrical cord that connects from the bottom to the top. We really love this press.
1999608
Other than the price, I have no idea. I doubt the extra two springs above the top plate make any difference in the efficiency of the press and probably make it a little more complicated to get the tension you want on the block of tofu.
410495
Yes, this press would work with cooking bacon. It's not a flat press, but it will still hold the bacon in place. You might have to flip your bacon once. But this is not a press that you want to lift up and down a lot in the cooking process. It's heavy and hot. If I could only invest in one press, I would definitely invest in this one over the flat one. It makes a fabulous grilled panini. sandwich with the matching lodge pan.
2225896
It would certainly hold the bacon flat, it must weigh 5 lbs. I prefer to do my bacon in the microwave on a paper towel, much faster and less clean up.
750579
Yes, I tested it out pressing down on a package scale. 30 lbs is actually a lot of pressure. Subjectively it feels like the amount of pressure one applies when kneading bread.
2063840
It's heavy like cast but super heavy like you would expect. Nowhere near the size advertised might be good for cooking for 2 people max. I would keep looking.