Holiday Gift Idea: The Bacon Press

For some reason I’ve always wanted a Bacon Press. Will it work? How many slices of bacon fit under it? If they are so great, how come Williams-Sonoma never has one when I ask?

These mysteries have plagued me and perhaps it is memories of my bar-mitzvah that hold me back from buying one… has anyone tried a bacon press? Does it really do the job? I have no problem getting thick, crispy pieces of bacon out of the frying pan — but I guess it could be easier.