Why do some cookware pots and pans have a small hole in the glass lids?

Question

Why would anyone want to have a hole in their glass lids on their pots and pans?

Answer 1

To allow steam to release. The lids that have multiple holes are for draining the water after cooking (pasta) so you don't have to deal with the hot steam when transfering the items to a strainer.

Answer 2

Let the steam escape. Some give you the option of closing off the hole so steam doesn't escape and your dish doesn't lose moiture. But sometimes you DO want it to lose moisture, for instance when you are reducing a sauce. So then you'd leave it open, or ust remove the lid entirely

Answer 3

As long as the cookware is stainless steel or another metal that does NOT contain Teflon or any anti-sticking chemical it should be fine. I would call the company as I have done many times to make sure. Also be sure not to burn anything as the fumes and smoke can harm birds. Teflon is the worst type of pans to have around birds. In fact I threw all mine away as they emit odorless fumes that can kill birds within minutes if over heated. Cant imagine to good for us either. Self cleaning ovens do the same so never do that around the bird. I always keep my birds in a different room with door closed or upstairs when cooking. Should never be in kitchen anyway to many hazards. Good luck. Call company and see if any non stick coating is on these pans then you will know one way or the other. So glad to see that you are checking. I wish companies would put warnings on these things for our birds.

Answer 4

It does let steam out in order to release pressure, otherwise the glass would bounce and vibrate on the pot and possibly break.

Answer 5

It allows steam to escape, its a safety thing with glass

Answer 6

To let the steam out.

Answer 7

It's to release steam so the pot doesn't boil over or explode.

Answer 8

So the steam can come out.

Answer 9

To vent the steam.

Answer 10

so that it alows the air to seep out. Otherwise the lid will blow