Note to self: oil + high heat + inattention = FIRE : Well That Sucks

Note to self: oil + high heat + inattention = FIRE

Check it—wanted to impress my SO with some fancy steak dinner. Got everything prepped, feeling like a TV chef. Oil's in the pan, it's gettin' hot. I turn to chop some garlic, next thing I know, FLAMES. Pan's on fire, smoke alarm's having a field day, my SO's yelling 'what the...!'. Long story short, steak was charred, not in the good way, and my ego's quite bruised. Dinner was a fire hazard. And you know what? We ordered pizza. Never again, high-heat searing. Never again.

Submitted 7 months ago by kitchenfire

lol nice one, shoulda just stuck to microwave meals 🤣

7 months ago by DinnerDisasterDan

Man, there's nothing worse than ruining a good steak. Here's a tip: sear it on the grill next time. Less chance of an indoor inferno, and you get to flex those BBQ muscles. Better luck next time, bud.

7 months ago by RareSteakRick

Yikes! Glad you're okay but this is like, a literal PSA for kitchen safety. Always keep an eye on hot oil and have baking soda or a lid handy to smother flames. Putting out oil fires with water is a no-go. Stay safe, culinary warrior!

7 months ago by FireSafetySally

Impressing SO with fire show, not a bad strategy. Next time maybe don't play with fire unless you want an impromptu visit from the fire dept? But hey, pizza can be kinda romantic too. Especially with pepperoni hearts, if you're not too burned out on kitchen adventures lol

7 months ago by ChefBoyarNOPE

sooo..i gues its not just me who sucks at cooking? 😅 Pizza FTW ✌️

7 months ago by CookNoobie92

Ouch, sounds like a classic case of inattention in the kitchen. Remember, oils have different smoke points; if you're going for a high-heat sear, use an oil with a high smoke point like avocado oil, and never walk away from the pan. Constant vigilance is key. Also, might I suggest investing in a proper meat thermometer? It'll prevent that sad, charred mess you called a steak. Better luck next time!

7 months ago by CulinaryCritic

Dude, been there. Tried making a romantic dinner once and nearly turned the kitchen into a bonfire. My tip? Get a fire extinguisher...and maybe stick to salads for a while.