Storing
What is the proper way to store meat?
Store meat in the coldest part of your refrigerator, or store it in the freezer to get a longer amount of time the meat will last.
Name 1 variety of meat?
Liver, kidney, tongue, heart, and thymus glads.
Why do we cook meat? And why should we marinade meat?
It destroys harmful germs, it makes the meat taste better, it's easy to digest , and tenderize. We should marinade the meat so it's tender to eat.
What are some things that affect the cost of the meat?
The softness of the meat, the amount of meat you get, and whether the meat has bones in it.
What is the nutritional value of meat?
All meat and meat products contain proteins. They have good sources of vitamins and minerals.
Where would you freeze meats?
In the freezer
Which one of these variety of meats has very high iron? Heart, liver, pork jowls, or stomach lining?
Liver
How does cooking the meat change the connective tissue and muscle tissue?
It tenderizes them
What are some things to help you decide how much meat you should buy?
The amount of people you are trying to feed and the size of the meat you are buying.
What are the inspection and grading guidelines for meat in U.S.
Meats have to been examined if they go across state lines. Processing plants have to be clean.
Why should you label the package of meat before you put it in the freezer?
So you know what type of meat it is.
What are some major meat producing animals in United States?
Cattle, Swine, and Sheep
Why is it important to control cooking temperature and time when cooking meat?
Using too high of heat can result in cooking losses which includes fat, water, and other substances. The time you cook the food affect the looks of the meat and the tenderness of it.
What group oversees the inspection and grading of meats?
USDA (United States of Agriculture)
Describe the difference between wholesale and retail cuts of meat.
wholesale meats are half of a cow. You would have to buy this from a farmer or butcher it yourself. Retail meats are just cuts of meat you can buy at a grocery store.
Describe the 6 different cooking methods for meat and an example entree that could be prepared for each method.
Broiling, grilling, pan broiling, frying, braising, microwaving.
What are different grades of meat?
Choice, select, and prime.
What is a safe temperature that meat should reach on the inside in order to be safely eaten?
160 degrees F
List some guidelines for meat safety.
1. Store meats at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Brush sauces only on cooked surfaces of meat.
3 Don't set oven below 325 degrees Fahrenheit when cooking meat.
4. Reheat leftover meats to an internal temperature of 165 degrees
5. Marinate meat in the refrigerator not at room temperature.