Beef
Beef is made up of 75% _____, 20% ______, & 5% _______
75% water, 20% protein, & 5% fat
Where was the first domestication of pigs?
China
Where in the world did turkeys originate?
The Americas
What does FIFO stand for?
First In, First Out
Name the three beef grades in order from high to low
USDA Prime, USDA Choice, USDA Select
What department grades pork?
USDA (bonus 50pts if written out)
What should the internal temperature of cooked chicken be?
165 degrees F
What should meat be stored separately from other foods?
To prevent cross contamination
What is marbling?
inter-muscular fat (exact answer gets the points, unless no one used the exact answer)
What is the name of the process that is adding salt, sugar, and/or nitrates to preserve meat?
cure
What color type of meat is chicken?
White
What are the three safe ways to thaw frozen meat?
in a sink under cold running water
in a refrigerator
in a microwave on defrost setting
(bonus 50pts circle the safest way)
List 2 cuts that come from the round.
What 2 minerals does pork meat contain?
Zinc & Iron
What is a free-range chicken?
What temperatures should fresh meat be stored?
32-34 degrees F
Define primal cut
the cut of meat initially separated from the carcass
What is the most expensive ham in the world?
Iberian Ham (bonus 50pts: write from what country)
Name the 5 sections and cuts of chicken
Breast, Drumstick/Leg, Thigh, Wing, Back
Name the 6 main methods of cooking meat (must get all 6)
Skillet/Pan-fry, Grill/Broil, Braise, Stir-fry, Roast, Stew