As Thanksgiving slowly creeps closer, the cook in the family is thinking ahead to the all-important annual turkey. Here's what NOT to do this year.
Don't do whatever made this turkey explode, okay? Okay.
When your turkey explodes &/or rips its own rib cage out!?! What the hell?? #turkeyfail #looksweird #stilltastesgood #thankgoodness4gravy pic.twitter.com/b0bie0PBLa
— Kim (@Inked_kimmyg) February 24, 2017
No, no, no ...
My friend & I made our first turkey - we forgot to remove the plastic bag of giblets before roasting. Didn’t seem to matter, as the bird came out decently & no one was the wiser. #turkeyfails
— Kathy Mintz (@KatrinaTennis) November 27, 2020
If you smell something burning, check the giant bird in the oven, for Pete's sake!
No sir & no ma'am..sending this dead bird to @cookingforbae Heaven #strugglebird #turkeyfail pic.twitter.com/PTcLg9AxbI
— The Witchy Chick (@TheWitchyChick) November 28, 2013
When grilling a turkey, don't wander off. It can go from main course to molotov cocktail in no time.
4 men and a grill. #turkeyfail pic.twitter.com/rRJC8CvIaC
— Passionately Curious (@lrod9999) November 27, 2015
Make sure you check inside the turkey before putting it in the oven.
Leave the gizzard bag in the turkey! #IAmThankfulFor #turkeyfail #MakingMemories pic.twitter.com/rQLGscizbO
— Sandy Van Horn (@sandyvanhorn) November 24, 2016
I'm guessing that they were deep-frying their bird, but yeah, don't cook a turkey in the garage. Because, cars.
My neighbor's house last night. #TurkeyFail #LNK pic.twitter.com/M70b2Q7jVH
— Clint (@C_Fly_Run) November 28, 2014
Now that we've scared you silly, just remember to thaw your turkey properly, pick one good cooking method and stick with it, and finally, don't be scared to ask for help from the experts. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Do you have an epic #turkeyfail that you're not too ashamed to share with us? Let us know in the comments!