Man turned his turkey METALLIC by preparing it in a metal tray…and STILL served it to his guests
Of all the Christmas Day cooking disasters, one documented online this year has to be one of the most catastrophic.
On the discussion site Reddit, a user named ChefBigD210 shared an image of his pre-cooked turkey resting in a metal container, which appeared to have turned a shiny gray color.
He explained that the bird had turned a strange shade after leaving it in a metal pan for 24 hours.
Brining means covering the meat with a salt mixture, which adds moisture and flavor.
However, this didn't work out so well for ChefBigD210.
A Reddit user caused a stir online when he posted a photo of a graying turkey, which he claimed was the result of brining the bird in a metal container
Salt interacts with the particles in metal, transferring metal ions through the brine and coating the turkey.
Food safety experts have long warned against using bronze, brass, iron, copper or aluminum pots for brining – and recommend using plastic instead.
In rare, worse-case scenarios, eating “metallic” meat can cause metal poisoning, which can damage the kidneys, lungs and even the brain.
However, stainless steel is a safe option because it is corrosion resistant, meaning it does not react with salt.
Reddit users responded with advice, telling the man to throw the bird away immediately
A few hours after the original post, the Reddit user posted an update, revealing that not only did he eat the turkey, but he also served it to his guests.
“This is for home use, not restaurant use,” he wrote. “I cut off a piece of the turkey that was gray and cooked it to 165 degrees, but it didn't taste metallic or unpleasant at all.”
He continued, “Also, it was just the skin that was gray, the meat underneath looked fine. I think I'll take the risk for dinner at home. I'll let you know if I die or not.'
Commentators accused him of “misleading others” by not telling his guests that the turkey was “galvanized.”
Meanwhile, doctors took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to warn others not to follow in the man's footsteps.
Josh Trebach MD, a New York-based emergency physician, tweeted with the simple advice: “Please don't eat this turkey.”