Abstract: Methods, apparatus and other embodiments associated with removing liquids from food are presented. A liquid removing device to remove liquids and fat from food includes a top plate and a bottom plate. The bottom plate has an upper surface formed with rows and columns of a first shape projecting outward from the upper surface. The top plate has a bottom surface movably attached to the bottom formed with rows and columns of a second shape projecting outward from the lower surface. Liquid and fat is removed from food placed between the bottom plate and the top plate when the upper surface of the bottom plate is pressed toward the bottom surface of the upper plate.