Thanksgiving can be a confusing and overwhelming time when it comes to cooking. Luckily, you’re not alone when it comes to Thanksgiving cooking horror stories.
For one Pittsburgher, the legend of the Paper Bag Turkey lives on. She decided to cook their turkey using the brown bag method for the first time. This method involves cooking the turkey in a brown paper bag and claims a moist and delicious result. After some time in the oven, her mother-in-law saw the paper bag beginning to smolder and expressed her concerns. She decided to open the oven to check on the turkey. Opening the oven added oxygen to the smoldering paper and ignited a fire. The mother-in-law panicked and grabbed the fire extinguisher to douse the flames. In a matter of seconds, the entire kitchen was covered in the white fluffy mess, coating all the food that was lining the counter tops.
Dismayed and hungry, the family consulted Poison Control and was informed that their provisions would be safe to eat as long as they disposed of all the “fire extinguisher” contaminated food. They ate pies without the crusts and threw away any beans or peas that couldn’t be salvaged. While it wasn’t the picturesque dinner they’d hoped it would be, it provided them with a comical stories that is sure to be shared for generations to come!
If you ever think you’ve made a big mistake at Thanksgiving, take some solace in knowing that you’re not alone and that there are plenty of tips to ensure that your dinner preparations move smoothly!
If you’d like some insight on how to best cook your turkey, read on!