# Pork Strip Straighteners The Bacon Press Ensures The Meat Doesn't Curl in the Pan By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-press References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/bacon-press/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Cast-Bacon-Grill-Press/dp/B0002IBQWG/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Some may like it curled, others may like it straightened; for those who fall in the latter category, the Bacon Press is just for them. Just as it sounds, the Bacon Press is a kitchen tool that is placed on the strips of pork as they are frying up in the pan. By putting pressure on the delicious meat, it ensures that they are cooked in an impeccable manner. Not only will they be straight, every part of the surface will be nice and crispy. Created by Norpro, the Bacon Press is also a fun tool to have on hand if only for its looks. Made out of cast iron, it take the form of the big it is helping to cook. A little morbid, it can also be used for sandwiches, burgers and the like. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Precision Cooking Tools:** There is a growing trend for innovative kitchen tools that ensure precise and consistent cooking results, like the Bacon Press. - **Customizable Cooking Experience:** Consumers are looking for tools that allow them to customize their cooking experience, such as using the Bacon Press to straighten bacon strips. - **Novelty Kitchen Gadgets:** The popularity of unique and quirky kitchen gadgets, like the Bacon Press, is on the rise as consumers seek fun and visually appealing tools. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can capitalize on the trend for precision cooking tools like the Bacon Press. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and food establishments can incorporate the use of customizable cooking tools, like the Bacon Press, to enhance their menu offerings. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry has an opportunity to tap into the demand for novelty kitchen gadgets, like the Bacon Press, by selling them online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contoured Sausage-Only Cooking Pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sausage-fry-pan.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bacon-style-strips.md) - [Ready-To-Cook Bacon Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildflour-bakery.md) - [Bacon-Scented Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-bacon-wrapping-paper.md) - [Delectable Plant-Based Bacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-bacons.md) - [Smart Breakfast Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briochef.md) - [Thick-Cut Bacon Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-cut-bacon.md) - [Beefy Butcher Bacon Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streaky-beef-bacon.md) - [Dedicated Pan Dripping Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayesha-enamel-bacon-grease-can.md)