While Hamilton Beach and Crock Pot make slow cookers, we also queried companies that make stovetop cookware, since those lids also often feature a hole. The answer? All of the above, as it turns out.

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Whether for measuring food temperature or letting steam out, the small holes are more than just an aesthetic feature.