"The sear makes the steak, whether you're whipping up a succulent ribeye, New York strip, filet mignon, or porterhouse. Without it, you don't have that delectably crisp exterior and charred flavor, and a moist, soft interior. There are many techniques that you can use to get the perfect sear on your steak, from using a hot cast-iron skillet to taking advantage of the reverse sear method."
"While a bacon press can be cumbersome, searing steak and making bacon are far from the only things you can do with it, making it a useful addition to any meat lover's kitchen. For one, you can whip up some tasty smash burgers with the help of this tool. Once you notice that the edges of the patty have crisped up, you'll know it's time to remove the press."
A pronounced sear produces a crisp, charred exterior while keeping steak interiors moist and tender. Multiple techniques achieve a sear, including hot cast-iron skillets and the reverse sear method. A bacon press applies weight to push meat onto the cooking surface for improved contact, even cooking, and enhanced charring. Bacon presses are available in cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum, and non-stick; cast iron offers durability and seasoning-based nonstick properties and is recommended for steak. Some cooks question their usefulness, but many employ them for steak, bacon, smash burgers, and homemade sausage patties to create crispy edges and uniform shapes.
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