A young South African man has gone viral on TikTok after sharing his humorous yet painful ordeal while using a pressure cooker for the first time to prepare beef, highlighting the trials of first-time cooking disasters.
Sharing his experience via his account, @tshiamosamuel, he uploaded a before-and-after video that showcased the dramatic transformation of his meal. The beef, which initially nearly filled the pot, had been reduced to flat, thin sheets resembling the size of a small pizza after being cooked in the pressure cooker. The visual contrast between the before and after clearly captured the unexpected effect of using high-pressure cooking without prior experience.
The young man appeared visibly disappointed, explaining in the video that the pressure cooker had essentially “destroyed” his meat. He emphasized his frustration and vowed never to use the appliance again, joking about the drastic shrinkage of his meal compared to his expectations.
He captioned the video: “POV: You used a pressure cooker for the first time. Guys where’s my meat? I’m never using this thing again.” The post resonated with many viewers who found the situation both relatable and entertaining, especially for anyone who has experienced first-time cooking mishaps.
The video quickly attracted a flurry of reactions from amused viewers. Many users teased the young man, while others provided helpful tips on how to properly use a pressure cooker to avoid overcooking meat and reducing its volume drastically. The responses reflected a mix of humor and practical advice, as social media users joined the conversation to share their own cooking experiences.
A user @Tso_Tuli jokingly remarked, “🤣🤣🤣. That’s a compressor, not a pressure cooker,” poking fun at the dramatic flattening of the beef. Another user, @Lebron, explained, “You cooked it for too long and it ended up eating the meat😭,” humorously attributing the shrinkage to overcooking. Meanwhile, Shaventina Ashley shared her own first-time experience: “😂😂😂 15 min me always go r 20 nothing more…😂😂😂my first time, oxtail melt n the bone come like when you wash plastic rice,” showing that first-time pressure cooker mishaps are a common occurrence.
The video, which perfectly captures the blend of humor and frustration that comes with first-time cooking disasters, quickly gained traction on TikTok, with viewers empathizing with the young man’s experience while laughing at the dramatic transformation of his beef.
Watch the video below …
@tshiamosamuel🥲😭😭😭😭 Am never using this thing again 🤞🤣🤣
♬ original sound – aviwekatangana
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