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The Hole in the Pot Handle Isn’t Just for Hanging
The Hole in the Pot Handle Isn’t Just for Hanging
That little hole in your saucepan handle? It's not just there to hang it up like a good Southern boy does with his cast iron. It has a job.
It holds your spoon.
You heard that right. That wooden spoon you've been slinging sauce with?
Slide it through the hole in the handle and let the drips fall back into the pot, not your stovetop.
It’s the culinary version of turning your britches inside-out for another day of wear. Efficient. Practical. Slightly gross if you overthink it.

Why We Didn’t Know This
Because no one teaches this stuff. Somewhere between Home Economics being cut from schools and YouTube chefs skipping the basics, we lost the knowledge.
Instead, we’ve been laying our spoons down like fools, leaving a sauce trail that would make Hansel and Gretel jealous.
Real Talk from the Kentucky Kitchen
Next time you’re making a pot of burgoo or stirring up some gravy, slide that spoon through the handle and watch your grandmother's spirit nod in approval.