14th Dec 2022 - 05:00
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Abstract
Researchers surveyed 2,000 Brits to discover the most unsavory acts when it comes to serving up a traditional festive lunch.
Around 66% of those surveyed said they have been ‘disgusted’ to witness someone adding baked beans to their plate. While 59% were unhappy about being served undercooked turkey and 59% have also witnessed a family member putting tomato ketchup on their Christmas lunch.
Jason Webb, managing director of Thermapen, said: “The survey shows the top Christmas lunch crimes, according to the nation, including an undercooked turkey in second place and a dry turkey coming in at number seven. Both of these situations can be avoided by using a meat thermometer to minimize stress and ensure you end up with tender, succulent meat for the family to enjoy.”
The worst Christmas lunch crimes include:
- Adding baked beans – 66%
- Serving an undercooked turkey – 59%
- Adding a dollop of ketchup to your plate – 59%
- Leaving the giblets inside the turkey – 50%
- Serving a side of chips – 45%
- Serving lumpy gravy – 41%
- Serving a dry turkey – 38%
- Adding hot sauce to your plate – 38%
- Serving mushy sprouts – 34%
- Serving sweetcorn – 34%
- Using frozen roast potatoes – 19%
- Using packet bread sauce – 14%
- Serving a Yorkshire pudding – 13%
- Mashed potatoes instead of roasties – 11%
- Using packet stuffing – 8%