Which of the two types of meat has more fat?
Dark
What is the definition of meat?
The edible portions of mammals.
Which beef grade is the highest grade?
Prime
What kills the salmonella bacteria?
Heat
What part of the animal do we eat?
Muscles
What is the definition of poultry?
Any domesticated bird
Name the THREE primal meats.
Pork, Lamb, Beef
What proves that poultry is inspected?
Tag
Where is the best place to thaw meat or poultry?
Refrigerator
What do we call a cow tongue when we eat it?
Variety meat
Name the three ways poultry can be purchased
Fresh
Chilled
Frozen
Where does the bacon and Canadian bacon come from (on the body of a swine).
Bacon: pork belly
Canadian bacon: loin
What proves that meat is inspected?
Purple stamp
Name this cooking term:
Brown the meat in a little fat, add a small amount of liquid, and cook at a reduced heat.
Braising
Name the vitamins and minerals in meat.
Protein, B-vitamins, iron, zinc
Name two poultry shopping tips.
Choose birds with meaty breasts and legs, well-distributed fat, and blemish-free skin.
Choose the type and amount of poultry that will suit your intended use.
Look for frozen birds that are solidly frozen.
Beware of dirty and torn wrappers and freezer burn (pale, dry, frosty areas).
Define steer AND heifer.
Steer: young castrated male
Heifer: Young female who has never had a calf
Describe each poultry grade.
A: Full fleshed, meaty, well distributed fat.
B & C: Used in processed foods.
Name this cooking term:
The meat is cooked in a perforated container, over boiling water, and in a covered pot.
Steaming
What happens to poultry breast and back as the bird ages?
Breast: Meat increases
Back: Meat decreases
List ALL of vitamins and minerals that can be found in poultry.
Protein, phosphorus, iron, and B-vitamins
How old are veal and cattle at the time they are consumed?
Veal: less than 3 months old
Cattle: over 12 months old
Yield: Identification of the carcass that will produce the most edible meat.
Quality: Based on marbling, maturity, texture, and appearance.
Name this cooking term:
The poultry is cooked slowly in a little liquid at a moderate temperature.
Stewing
Describe the three part labeling system meat utilizes?
1. Type of meat
2. Wholesale cut
3. Retail cut