Shoppers Say This Tool Is the Best Way To Cook Bacon

So many people love bacon, and for good reason: It’s smoky, crispy, fatty, and it makes a million dishes shine, from BLT sandwiches to holiday gravy. The one thing that’s not great? The splatter. With all that fat, bacon is messy to cook. Sure, you could pop it in the oven, but that’s a whole separate charade that folks don’t always have time for. 

If splatter keeps you from making bacon, rest assured. There’s a way to crisp it up easily without any mess, according to shoppers, and it all happens in the microwave. This bacon grill from Progressive makes for an easy, fuss-free cooking method. Best of all? It’s only $14. 

Prep Solutions Microwave Bacon Grill with Cover

So, how does this bacon grill work, exactly? Its base has a ridged bottom, like a grill, which keeps your bacon slices lifted with air circulation to help them crisp up and drain. The lid goes right on top to prevent splatter, but it features small holes on top to prevent any microwave disasters. It can hold up to six strips of bacon at a time, and it cooks them in mere minutes. 

Both pieces are made of BPA-free plastic, and are fully dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. It’s nice and compact too, measuring around 12 x 10 x 2 inches with the lid on, just like a food storage container, so you can easily stow it away when you don’t need it. You don’t have to reserve it for just bacon either — use it to cook sausage links, leftover pizza, chicken, and more. 

It’s a popular pick among Walmart shoppers who love its genius design. Many call out that the bacon comes out nice and crispy, and they love how all of the fat easily drains into the bottom of the tray. You can save the fat for future cooking (you should), or clean it up easily. Reviewers also note that it really does keep your microwave totally splatter-free. 

With this Progressive bacon tray, making bacon for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks is so much easier — and fuss-free. Shop it for just $14 at Walmart now. 

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At the time of publishing, the price was $14.