Gotham Steel Bacon Bonanza Delivers

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I usually don't fall for "gimmicks," and to me, most of the things we tend to find in our kitchens are essentially that. Although, that can also be a hotly debated topic depending on who you talk to. But you won't find an air fryer or an Instant Pot or even a deep fryer in my house. The latter may be a bit surprising since I happen to be an Illinois transplanted Wisconsinite who also happens to be a huge fan of beer battered fish fry. I just fry my fish in a Dutch oven on the stovetop. In any event, I have to say that the Gotham Steel copper pan Bacon Bonanza did manage to strike my fancy, and while still gimmicky, managed to deliver in more ways than one, according to me. One, it was really easy to use. You simply place the bacon fat side up into the divider tray and bake for about 20-30 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit depending on thickness and your desired level of crispy. Two, it was easy to clean, being that it is made of a non-stick ceramic coating. The bacon literally slides right off the divider tray. No sticking and perfect, evenly cooked bacon strips. Three, the bacon grease that was separated in the bottom pan was twice the amount I'd get from cooking it on a baking sheet in the oven or a pan on the stovetop, making the bacon noticeably quite a bit leaner. Four, the grease I collected was pure and clean. Which is a plus since I like to save the grease to use to cook with for other dishes. All in all, I think it was worth buying and will probably become the only way I cook bacon now for a long time to come. I have to say I was impressed. And when it comes to me, that really is saying something.