Abstract: A cookware apparatus is utilized to efficiently drain liquids from itself. The apparatus includes a body having an upper bottom section including at least one orifice, a lower bottom section, and a sidewall section affixed to the upper bottom section. Shafts affixed to the lower bottom section may be disposed within each of at least one housing mounted to a surface of the sidewall section. Handle portions affixed to at least one of the body and the at least one housing each include a trigger mechanism for actuating linear movement of the shafts. Actuation of the trigger mechanism separates the lower bottom section from the upper bottom section and the sidewall section to allow liquid to drain through the at least one orifice and out the interior volume of the body.