When you’re cooking and need to set your utensil down between stirs, you can slide the spoon handle through the hole and let the head of the spoon rest above the pot. This keeps drips inside the pan — not on your stove or counter.
No more messy spoon rests!
It’s a simple, space-saving solution that your cookware has had all along.
🧪 3. Heat Venting (in Some Designs)
On certain types of metal cookware, particularly cast iron or stainless steel, the hole can serve a secondary purpose:
