The internet swore about this barbecue technique, which wasn't all that tasty and seasoned chefs swore it wasn't all that unusual, and it created quite a buzz online and got every steak lover talking and feeling a little disgusted.
Chef Matt Cooper's video featuring a woman using a real floor mop to spread sauce on smoked meat went viral, amassing a whopping 48 million views.
While Cooper explained to viewers that these particular “mops” were designed for large-scale cooking and that he was food-safe, the unconventional method drew mixed reactions online.
At first glance, this ingenious technique is a regional specialty, and Cooper drops the clue for those who aren't from the South by saying in the caption, “You won't understand.”
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Here are some not-so-nice comments from some social media users:
One user said: “It's not even sanitary. And that mop will never be clean or dry. Bacteria is building up on the mop.”
Another netizen said, “The mop material may not be suitable for use on food. “It could be like using industrial oil in food,” he said.
One commenter highlighted a technical reason why wholesome meat may be contaminated by the fibrous materials used to make the rag.
“I’m sure mops are only used for that purpose, but it’s still disgusting. Mopy threads will stick to the meat,” said a social media user. So what do you think about this new BBQ sensation?