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Oh shit have a ruined the turkey?

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Socrossrightnow · 25/12/2025 12:59

Just the turkey out. Waitrose crown in tin. Instructions said remove packing except tin but just discovered a foil pad under the turkey. Is this ok to eat?

Oh shit have a ruined the turkey?
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catmothertes1 · 25/12/2025 18:14

Joeninety · 25/12/2025 13:13

We do. Doesn't everyone ?

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I don't think so.

Redwinedaze · 25/12/2025 14:51

You’ll be shitting tinsel if you eat that foil pad. 🥂

CalzoneOnLegs · 25/12/2025 14:44

sanityisamyth · 25/12/2025 13:37

Combi microwaves often have metal grills in them.

To be Removed when using microwave function

UnemployedNotRetired · 25/12/2025 14:17

This year the instructions for mine were to leave the pad in place whilst cooking. In the past I have removed. This year, kept it, all fine.

BillieWiper · 25/12/2025 14:11

Joeninety · 25/12/2025 13:13

We do. Doesn't everyone ?

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Lol please don't.

TheP1per · 25/12/2025 13:50

My M&S one specifies to leave the foil pad in. It is meant to be there. Enjoy your turkey.

NightLightCream · 25/12/2025 13:40

Joeninety · 25/12/2025 13:13

We do. Doesn't everyone ?

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How big is your microwave ??

My uncle microwaved a chicken for us once, it was the nicest chicken ever, however he is a trained chef of many many many years experience, and everything he makes tastes fabulous.

He tried microwaving a chicken and decided it was lovely and moist, and he was right.

Ive tried myself, and it wasn’t quite the same, it looks awful, but does taste ok, but his was fabulous.

Unforgettablefire · 25/12/2025 13:39

My dog managed to get hold of the pad and he ate it!
I had to ring the vet they said contact Morrisons. So I did and they contacted their suppliers.
The pad is safe there’s nothing in it that can harm man or beast, dog was absolutely fine.

sanityisamyth · 25/12/2025 13:38

Peridot1 · 25/12/2025 13:35

Is yours a pre cooked turkey @Joeninety? Most people roast their turkey in the oven.

We cooked our chicken in the air fryer. DS and I don’t like turkey, and it is ridiculous cooking that much for just two of us.

WrigglyDonCat · 25/12/2025 13:38

FieldInWhichFucksAreGrownIsBarren · 25/12/2025 13:00

The turkey, yes. The foil pad, no 🤣

After half a bottle of sherry and a couple of G&Ts I'd give the foil pad a go to be honest (especially if I hadn't had breakfast). Bit chewy and metallic, but I reckon I'd probably make it to Boxing Day.

sanityisamyth · 25/12/2025 13:37

Combi microwaves often have metal grills in them.

Oh shit have a ruined the turkey?
Cabinqueen · 25/12/2025 13:35

FieldInWhichFucksAreGrownIsBarren · 25/12/2025 13:00

The turkey, yes. The foil pad, no 🤣

👍🏼😁

Peridot1 · 25/12/2025 13:35

Is yours a pre cooked turkey @Joeninety? Most people roast their turkey in the oven.

sanityisamyth · 25/12/2025 13:33

FieldInWhichFucksAreGrownIsBarren · 25/12/2025 13:00

The turkey, yes. The foil pad, no 🤣

🤣

sesquipedalian · 25/12/2025 13:32

OP, I’ve dine this endless times with chicken. Still here to tell the tale!

Seawolves · 25/12/2025 13:31

Joeninety · 25/12/2025 13:13

We do. Doesn't everyone ?

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I don't even own a microwave so I would have a job.

Kneeslikethese · 25/12/2025 13:31

Joeninety · 25/12/2025 13:13

We do. Doesn't everyone ?

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What? Eh, No! Really??

CalzoneOnLegs · 25/12/2025 13:29

@Socrossrightnow enjoy your lunch OP

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Socrossrightnow · 25/12/2025 13:18

Thanks all- hope everyone is able to have a peaceful and happy Christmas x

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CalzoneOnLegs · 25/12/2025 13:15

@Socrossrightnow its a bit of foil. Not plastic, same as when you cook a pastry pie or quiche in its foil dish. It’s a Non issue and dont worry

CalzoneOnLegs · 25/12/2025 13:14

@Joeninety have you been on the shots Joe ? 🥃🥃

Joeninety · 25/12/2025 13:13

BillieWiper · 25/12/2025 13:10

Why do you think she cooked it in a microwave?

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We do. Doesn't everyone ?

PattyBladelll · 25/12/2025 13:11

Joeninety · 25/12/2025 13:05

Doesn't the metal tin clash with the microwave ? Thought you could only use ceramic plates/bowls ?

Who’s microwaving a whole turkey?

BillieWiper · 25/12/2025 13:10

Joeninety · 25/12/2025 13:05

Doesn't the metal tin clash with the microwave ? Thought you could only use ceramic plates/bowls ?

Why do you think she cooked it in a microwave?

MiddleAgedDread · 25/12/2025 13:08

There’s only one way to find out……

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