How to Keep your Pot from Boiling Over

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How to Keep your Pot from Boiling Overis one those hacks you will be happy to know. Placing a wooden spoon over the pot to keep the water from boiling over has been around for years. I am sure you have heard or used this tip in your kitchen; it this one of those hacks commonly used in my kitchen.

We have all been there when we would have a sticky mess when a pot boils over on the stove. I had that happen more times I care to count. I learned How to Keep your Pot from Boiling Over with this hack many years ago from one of those home kitchen demonstrations. When I gave it a whirl & could see that it does work, I have been using the wooden spoon hack ever since.

Did you ever wonder why the wooden spoon hack keeps your pot from boiling over?

Wooden spoons are a necessary tool in the kitchen and they are used quite often. Not just for cooking but also used for a kitchen hack.

It has to do with the texture and hydrophilic nature of wood. When the bubbles form, the wooden spoon helps spread them apart and keeps the water from boiling over. 

How to Keep your Pot from Boiling Over?

Place the wooden spoon over your pot to keep it from boiling upper & leave it there. As the water is boiling and the bubbles come in contact with the spoon, they’ll burst because the spoon surface is rough & dry. It’s best to lay your wooden spoon over the top of your pot before it starts to boil.

Be careful if you go to grab the wooden spoon, as it may be hot depending on the thickness of the wooden spoon. 

Here are a Few Tips:

  • it may also depend on what are you boiling (e.g., veggies, soup, pasta, broth) 
  • it does not work with an only plain water pot
  • put the spoon on it earlier will make a difference
  • it will not work if you turn the heat up all the way.

Will the wooden spoons get ruined?

No! As long as you make sure they are clean, dried well, and seasoned.

Have you tried the wooden spoon hack? Let me know in the comments below 🙂

Until next time,

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  1. Okay, I did not know this hack, and my mind is blown! I often boil my potatoes or peas over because I get distracted, so this is an easy fix! Thank you for sharing.

    1. I feel like I hit the jack pot this morning. I read your post and I never knew this. You literally made my day because my pots are always boiling over, and it makes me crazy. Thanks for sharing this and I’m letting all my friends know they should check out your site.

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