bacon press (sometimes called a grill press or meat press).
• Cast iron base with a wooden handle to keep your hand cool.
• This model is dated 1978, and the front features a pig design with the words “Bacon Press.”
• Used for pressing bacon flat so it cooks evenly without curling, but also useful for grilling sandwiches, burgers, or searing meats.
Value
• Taylor & Ng kitchenware has a collector following, especially with the fun animal graphics (pigs, roosters, etc.).