'Do not do this': Experts warn this internet cooking 'hack' is dangerous
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With the rise of content platforms like YouTube and TikTok, we're seeing more and more people using social media to share their creative talents with the world.
We here at the SDC are all for this sharing of knowledge because let's face it – we can all learn a thing or two from one another! After all, there's nothing like learning from someone passionate and excited about their craft.
However, as much as we enjoy seeing other people's content, we also have to admit that not everything on social media is trustworthy. Just because someone has a large following or seems to know what they're talking about doesn't mean that everything they post should be taken at face value.
This is especially true when it comes to cooking videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. While there are some fantastic cooks out there sharing amazing recipes (like this one for beer-battered olives… yum!), there are also those who post dangerous content without any regard for safety.
One recent example of this is a new trend that has been circulating on TikTok in which home cooks place raw steaks into a toaster to cook them quickly and easily.
Yes – you read that correctly; people are putting meat into a toaster in an attempt to make dinner! We don't know about you, but this just seems downright strange to us…
The idea was first shared by someone on TikTok, who posted a video of herself placing two slabs of uncooked meat into a toaster. After pressing the toaster on, the video cuts to the TikTok user removing the cooked steak with her tongs and placing it on a plate.
The video has since gone viral with more than 1.2 million views; however, experts warn that the cooking method could pose a serious fire risk. Sharing the TikTok video on their Twitter account, the London Fire Brigade warned social media users to steer clear of the trend.
Many Twitter users responding to the video were shocked at what they saw. One person even went as far as calling it a video on 'How to burn your house down'.
'You must be joking. I can't believe anyone would really do that!' said another, while a third went on to add: 'Anyone that would even consider doing this has rocks for brains…'
Others, though, found the humour in the potentially dangerous footage, with one person joking: 'My toaster doesn't even toast bread very well. I imagine the steak would still be mooing if I tried that.'
Members, while we understand that everyone's time is precious and that we all want to find new and innovative ways to save time in the kitchen, we urge you to be extra careful when it comes to trying new cooking methods.
If something seems too good to be true or just plain dangerous, it probably is! There's no need to put yourself at risk in the name of convenience. After all, your safety is always more important than a quick meal.
Do you know of any other so-called cooking 'hacks' that you've seen on the internet that seem more like hazards than helpful advice? We'd love to hear from you in the comments!
We here at the SDC are all for this sharing of knowledge because let's face it – we can all learn a thing or two from one another! After all, there's nothing like learning from someone passionate and excited about their craft.
However, as much as we enjoy seeing other people's content, we also have to admit that not everything on social media is trustworthy. Just because someone has a large following or seems to know what they're talking about doesn't mean that everything they post should be taken at face value.
This is especially true when it comes to cooking videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. While there are some fantastic cooks out there sharing amazing recipes (like this one for beer-battered olives… yum!), there are also those who post dangerous content without any regard for safety.
On TikTok, people are sharing a 'hack' for cooking steak that could be dangerous. Credit: Pexels/Lukas.
One recent example of this is a new trend that has been circulating on TikTok in which home cooks place raw steaks into a toaster to cook them quickly and easily.
Yes – you read that correctly; people are putting meat into a toaster in an attempt to make dinner! We don't know about you, but this just seems downright strange to us…
The idea was first shared by someone on TikTok, who posted a video of herself placing two slabs of uncooked meat into a toaster. After pressing the toaster on, the video cuts to the TikTok user removing the cooked steak with her tongs and placing it on a plate.
The video has since gone viral with more than 1.2 million views; however, experts warn that the cooking method could pose a serious fire risk. Sharing the TikTok video on their Twitter account, the London Fire Brigade warned social media users to steer clear of the trend.
Many Twitter users responding to the video were shocked at what they saw. One person even went as far as calling it a video on 'How to burn your house down'.
'You must be joking. I can't believe anyone would really do that!' said another, while a third went on to add: 'Anyone that would even consider doing this has rocks for brains…'
Others, though, found the humour in the potentially dangerous footage, with one person joking: 'My toaster doesn't even toast bread very well. I imagine the steak would still be mooing if I tried that.'
Members, while we understand that everyone's time is precious and that we all want to find new and innovative ways to save time in the kitchen, we urge you to be extra careful when it comes to trying new cooking methods.
If something seems too good to be true or just plain dangerous, it probably is! There's no need to put yourself at risk in the name of convenience. After all, your safety is always more important than a quick meal.
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