I always threw away the oil plug: a colleague told me what it was really needed for …

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## 🤯 Why It’s a Game Changer

Let’s be honest: oil bottles are notorious for being hard to control. You tilt the bottle a little too much and — whoosh — half the bottle’s contents are in the pan.

With the plug in place, it:

– ✅ **Prevents over-pouring**
– ✅ Keeps the bottle cleaner
– ✅ Helps reduce oil waste
– ✅ Makes portion control easier
– ✅ Keeps bugs/dust out if you store oil on the counter

It’s especially helpful for oils with **narrow neck bottles** or when drizzling oil over salad, bread, or into a pan.

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## 💡 Bonus Hack: DIY Drip-Free Spout

You can even turn the oil plug into a **drip guard** by poking a small vent hole in one side and a slightly larger pouring hole in the other. This gives you a smooth, controlled pour — no mess, no fuss.

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## 👨‍🍳 Final Thoughts: Don’t Toss That Plug!

It’s amazing how something so small and often overlooked can actually be **a built-in kitchen tool**. All this time I’d been unknowingly making my cooking life harder by tossing that tiny helper in the trash.

So next time you open a new bottle of oil, **pause before you toss**. That little plastic piece is smarter than it looks — and now, you know exactly how to use it.

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Want more clever kitchen hacks you never knew you needed? I’ve got plenty more where that came from — just let me know!