For example, certain pasta pots are designed with a handle hole just large enough to measure one serving of spaghetti — simply gather the noodles, insert them through the hole, and voilà: portion control without a measuring cup.
While you wouldn’t use this for precision baking, it’s a handy visual reference when cooking on the fly.
5. Improved Grip and Safety When Handling
Have you ever tried to lift a heavy, hot pot while wearing thick oven mitts or using a towel? It’s awkward — and potentially dangerous.
The handle hole offers a unique grip point for your fingers, giving you extra leverage and stability. By inserting a finger or thumb through the hole (with care), you gain more control, especially when:
Stirring a thick sauce
Carrying a full pot of soup
Draining pasta over the sink
It’s a simple but effective grip enhancement that makes your cookware safer to use — especially when it’s hot, heavy, or both.
