Whoopi Goldberg addresses backlash over her Thanksgiving turkey preparation
The View host, Whoopi Goldberg, faced significant backlash after uploading a video of herself preparing her ‘mother’s famous turkey’ on Instagram. The video sparked controversy due to her method of preparation. Goldberg faced criticism because her method was seen as unsanitary and unsafe.
The video showed Goldberg and a friend stuffing the turkey with various ingredients, while not wearing gloves. Additionally, Goldberg revealed that she planned to cook the turkey at a low temperature of 200 degrees, basting it for 12 hours. This led to concerns about the safety of cooking meat at such a low temperature.
Amidst the negative comments, Goldberg took to Instagram once again to address the criticism in a sassy video. She assured viewers that proper hygiene was maintained during the preparation and defended her cooking method as safe due to the extended cooking time.
She responded to the backlash by defending her method, stating that her process was safe due to the lengthy cooking time and was how her mother cooked the turkey when she was a child. She also reassured critics that the turkey would not make anyone sick.
Despite the backlash, some supporters came to Goldberg’s defense, emphasizing the importance of traditional cooking methods and expressing appreciation for Goldberg’s efforts.
In a final video, Goldberg continued to address the criticism, confidently asserting that cleanliness was a priority in her kitchen. She also shared footage of herself trying the finished product and expressing delight at the result.
In the end, Goldberg remained firm in her defense of her cooking method, emphasizing that the finished turkey brought her joy and carried on a cherished tradition from her family.