What is the hole in the frying pan and saucepan handle for: few people use it for its intended purpose

23.02.2025 03:10

You can't do without a frying pan, a saucepan and a sauté pan in the kitchen.

These kitchen utensils are so common in everyday life that many people do not realize the “hidden functions” of the dishes.

An example is the hole on the handle of a frying pan or a saucepan. This design is not accidental, as is the loop on the handle of a skewer.

Frying pan
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The most common answer may be that this hole was invented for hanging storage of utensils. Indeed, it is convenient, but not everyone stores dishes this way.

Therefore, it seems that these holes do not have much meaning.

When cooking, the question arises: where to place the spoon with which you periodically stir the food.

It is usually placed on the edge of the sink or a special stand is used to prevent grease, sauce and food particles from contaminating the countertop.

In this case, the hole on the handle of the dish will come to the rescue. With the help of this recess, you can fix the spoon.

The remaining sauce will flow back into the saucepan or frying pan and the spoon will always be at hand. A convenient and practical solution.

Dmitry Bobrov Author: Dmitry Bobrov Editor of Internet resources