I bought these out of frustration. I was so tired of my bacon curling and ending up with soft, greasy pieces of fat. I did some research and my favorite food show, America's Test Kitchen, recommended this specific brand. First use and wow were we floored with how wonderful the bacon turned out.They are made of cast iron so they're a bit on the heavy side but being rather small it's not terrible, 2 lbs each maybe. They do need to be cared for properly, which is so simple your 4 year old could it (or your husband ?) or they will rust. (I gave them 4 stars only because I can't throw these in the dishwasher but not hard to clean.)I bought two because when I do make bacon (which isn't often) I tend to make a lot. Two works perfect for us.So, in summary, if you enjoy soggy, greasy, flopping, gross bacon do not purchase this item. Otherwise, go for it you will definitely be thrilled that you own these wonderful objects.