- Turkey turned grey from brining
- Metal tray caused reaction
- Warning against consuming
One of the most catastrophic Christmas Day culinary disasters documented online this year must be among the most severe.
A user by the alias ChefBigD210 uploaded an image to the discussion website Reddit of a pre-cooked turkey positioned on a metal tray that appeared to have acquired a glossy grey hue.
He stated that brining the bird in a metal pan for 24 hours gave it an interesting colour.
Brining involves submerging meat in a saline solution to impart both flavour and moisture.
Nonetheless, this was not a successful endeavour for ChefBigD210.
The interaction between salt and metal particles results in the transfer of metallic ions via the brine, which subsequently coats the poultry.
For decades, authorities on food safety have cautioned against brining in vessels made of bronze, brass, iron, copper, or aluminium, recommending plastic instead.
Eating ‘metallic’ meat can, in extremely uncommon and dire circumstances, result in metal poisoning, which can cause damage to the brain, kidneys, and lungs.
The corrosion-resistant stainless steel is a safer alternative because it doesn’t react with salinity.
The Reddit user revealed in an update published a few hours after the initial post that he not only consumed the turkey but also apparently served it to his visitors.
He wrote, “This is for home use only; not restaurant use.” “I removed a grey portion of the turkey and cooked it at 165 degrees. It had no metallic or off-putting flavour whatsoever.”
Additionally, he stated, “Also, the grey colour was confined to the skin; the meat beneath it appeared delicious.” I am inclined to take a chance on it for dinner at home. I will provide an update whether or not I pass away.’
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He was accused of “deceiving others” by commenters for neglecting to inform his guests that the turkey had been “galvanised.”
Conversely, medical professionals took to X (previously referred to as Twitter) to caution individuals against imitating the man’s actions.
An emergency physician from New York, Josh Trebach MD, posted the following straightforward advice on Twitter: “Please do not consume this turkey.”
