Best friends with protein and a stainless steel pan
"I’ve upped my crust game in steak and chicken still these have been in my life. Now I need the heavier ones"
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The Chef's Press is one of the handiest tools in your kitchen arsenal. Apply extra weight while keeping your hands free to expedite the cooking process and maximize flavour. Weigh down items on your grill for maximum sear, make your duck breast or bacon more crispy, or submerge food in marinades or sous-vide water baths.
We suggest you start with two presses to allow for some versatility. One press works for delicate vegetables and fish, while 2+ presses can be used on meats and heartier items. The presses stack easily onto each other, or can be shingled for longer items like flank steak and salmon fillets.
About Bruce Hill - The Chef’s Press was born out of true necessity in the tiny kitchen of Bix Restaurant down a secret alley in San Francisco, where Chef Bruce Hill was at the helm of the stoves. Presses speed up the cooking process, but conventional designs were awkward and trapped steam. This vented, stainless steel design has been carefully tested and manufactured by chefs, for chefs.
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Overall rating: 4.955446 / 5 from 202 reviews.
The Chef's Press by Chef Bruce Hill is a versatile kitchen tool praised for its ability to create a beautiful crust on grilled foods, provide a consistent sear on steaks, and its excellent, well-made design. Customers appreciate its ease of cleanup and the perfect weight for various cooking tasks.
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"I’ve upped my crust game in steak and chicken still these have been in my life. Now I need the heavier ones"
"Wanted to get a few of these for a few months. Was happy to see them return. Works great. Very happy with them!"
"Good quality. Wish I bought one more."
"Bought it along with the 8oz version as a gift and they absolutely love it. Very well made. Would make a great gift for any home cook if your life!"
"Great product!! And great staff at the store. I can’t wait to go back and purchase more stuff!"
"Works as advertised but not worth the hefty price tag"
"Bought these for my sister's birthday and she absolutely raves about them. My birthday is coming up so I hope I get a set! I would've like to buy off their main website because they have bundles but it is in USD and KnifeWear was CAD and a bit cheaper. Happy with how quickly it came and the extra stickers in the box!"
"The chefs press is plenty heavy, and enough to get a great sear on steak. I appreciate it being dishwashable so once I’m done with using it, I’ll toss it in the dishwasher, and it’s ready the next time I need it. If I need something heavier, it stacks well with the other presses. The gaps between the press ensure it doesn’t trap steam, too."
"Love the presses! Have a set of a few different weights, stack up nicely depending on how much weight you need. Great for burritos, proteins etc."
"I was told by a friend how great these weights are and I had to try them. I love them- they are the best for searing, for grilled cheese and for marinades. I haven't had them long but they have been excellent- love the "forceps" too. Excellent to use for other things too."