The Chef's Press by Chef Bruce Hill
The Chef’s Press is a vented, weight-adjustable cooking tool that causes food to cook 20-30% faster by making better contact with the cooking surface.
Available in 8, 13, and 18 oz.:
8 oz:
Dimensions: 116mm x 132 mm
Handle Height: 27 mm
11 gauge stainless steel
The original press, the 8oz. Chef’s Press was designed to be stacked. Use up to 6 presses for multiple weight possibilities. (8/16/24/32/40/48 oz.) The 8oz. press can be used in a staggered arrangement to cover larger items.
Best Uses:
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Single press: delicate items, such as skin on fish filets and vegetable slices to grill
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2+ presses: pork cutlets, eggplant, grilled cheese sandwich, etc.
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Marinating
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Submerging (sous vide cooking)
Cleaning and Care:
13 oz:
Dimensions 116 mm x 132 mm
Handle Height - 31 mm
7 gauge stainless steel
The second generation press, the 13 oz. Chef’s Press was designed for items with more density. Use up to 4 presses for multiple weight possibilities. (13/26/39/52 oz.). The 13 oz. press can be used in a staggered arrangement to cover larger items.
18 oz:
Dimensions 127 mm x 165 mm (5” x 6.5”)
Handle Height - 31 mm
7 gauge stainless steel
The second generation press, the 18 oz. Chef’s Press was designed for items with more density. Use up to 4 presses for multiple weight possibilities. (18/36/54/72 oz.). The 18 oz. press can be used in a staggered arrangement to cover larger items.
The handle for the 8 oz., 13oz. and 18 oz. Chef’s Presses are the same dimensions and can work together.
Best Uses:
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Single press: burgers, duck breast
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2+ presses: thick cut steaks, pork chops, cauliflower steaks, etc.
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Marinating
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Submerging (sous vide cooking)
Cleaning and Care: