Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania is supposed to bring cozy vibes, comfort food, and at least one relative arguing over football. What it’s not supposed to bring? A deep-fried poultry nightmare courtesy of a hired professional. But that’s exactly what one Philadelphia woman says happened after she splurged on a chef to handle her holiday turkey.
The woman, who shared her experience online, had been genuinely excited to try a fried turkey for the first time, a bold choice in the Pennsylvania cold, but one that promised crispy, golden perfection. Instead, her festive feast came with a side of chaos. The excitement evaporated the moment she sliced into the bird and discovered something no Thanksgiving host ever wants to see. The giblets bag, still inside the turkey, fried right along with it.
Her reaction was instant and understandable. “Absolutely disgusting,” she declared. The shock wasn’t just about the oversight. This wasn’t an amateur neighbor trying out a new recipe. This was a highly promoted professional chef, someone she trusted to deliver a flawless holiday meal. She hired Chef Milly, known for competing on Hell’s Kitchen twice, no less, and finishing in fourth place both times.
Pennsylvania Turkey Causes Chaos At Thanksgiving
To make matters worse, the chef didn’t immediately respond when she reached out. Hours passed before she finally received a message. Their explanation?
“Truly apologize. I had an employee cleaning and washing turkeys while I seasoned and fried. Truly apologize.”
While it was technically an apology, the tone wasn’t exactly what you hope for when your expensive, professionally prepared Thanksgiving turkey has been slow-cooking with a mystery bag inside. Even though the bag turned out to be paper instead of plastic, a relief considering plastic could have melted, it still could have affected the taste, texture, or safety of the food. And when you pay for a service, especially from someone with TV experience.
The Internet Was Grossed Out
Despite the blunder, she handled the situation better than many would. She shared the ordeal, expressed her frustration, and shed light on a very real issue: even professionals slip up. And apparently, they slip up hard.
“This is outrageous!” one person commented. “Gordon Ramsey would’ve been so upset,” another joked. “And this is why I only eat my turkey and nobody else’s,” a third person chimed in. “Dirty bird,” a fourth comment read.
As Pennsylvania families across the state wrapped up their leftovers and settled into post-turkey naps, one resident was left with a story that will likely be retold at every future Thanksgiving table.
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