Abstract: A vessel directed generally for cooking purposes comprising one pour spout or two opposing spouts is provided. The vessel comprises features to permit dispensing of hot or warm liquids from the vessel without the risk of scalding or burning from escaping steam. In particular, the vessel comprises a handle attached to the vessel at about 90° from one or both pour spouts. In the case of two pour spouts, each pour spout is attached to the vessel at about 180° from the other pour spout. The relative position of the handle to each pour spout forms a 90° angle with respect to a vertical center-line of a bottom surface of the vessel. The 90° angle enables steam escaping from the vessel during dispensing of hot or warm contents to be directed way from a user's pouring hand and diverted as a smooth, non-turbulent stream. The vessel of the invention comprises other features to permit dispensing and draining of contents from the vessel without the use of additional equipment or utensils.