Cooking oil bottles have pretty large pour spouts that can be hard to control.

One unpredictable move, and youve added way too much oil to a dish.

To remedy this, just poke holes in the foil seal.

This way, the liquid doesnt come out so fast.

Sometimes Ill pour a small amount into the lid and then carefully add it that way.

But this is a much more convenient solution that tackles the problem at the source.

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