Receiving Poultry
What is Poultry?
Birds, such as chicken, turkeys, and ducks that are raised on farms for their meat and or eggs.
What are the 6 types of U.S. Poultry?
Chicken, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Guinea Fowl, Pigeon.
What is expected for Inspection stamp Guidelines?
Good structure and shape, Free of deformity, Flesh, Fat covering, De-feathering, Discolorations, Signs of broken or dis joined bones, Freezing defects.
What is the best grade for grading poultry?
Grade A.
What is the lowest grade for grading poultry?
Grade C
How do you select poultry by class?
Age and Gender.
What is a game bird?
Birds that are legally hunted in the wild for food or sport.
What are some names for Mature Chickens?
Hen, Fowl, Baking Chickens, Stewing Chicken.
What are the compositions of Dark meat?
Muscles are used heavily, Legs and thighs, Higher in calories and fat, Richer and more flavorful.
What temperature should Poultry be delivered?
41 F (5 C) or lower.
What are the two forms of meat found in most poultry?
White and Dark meat
Partridge, Pheasant, Squab, Duck, Goose, Quail.
Should you follow the FIFO for Poultry?
Yes.
What is Fabrication?
The disjointing, boning, cutting of a bird.
What tools do you need to fabricate your chicken?
Clean work surface, Boning knife, Chef's knife.
What are some names for young chickens?
Rock Cornish Hens, Broiler, Fryer, Roaster, Capon.
What does it mean to truss a bird?
Tie legs and wings to bird's body,cooks evenly, stays moist.
What is a dressing or stuffing?
Mixture of bread crumbs, herbs, and you place it into a bird's cavity, and bake separately.
What is Mole Poblano?
Mexican sauce and Chicken mole.
What are the benefits for Stewing and Braising?
Exceptional sauces, Flavor concentrations, and healthy with no extra fat.
What are the signs that you should reject Poultry?
Purple or green discoloration around neck and dark wing tips.
What should you do before roasting a Turkey?
Season, stuff, marinate, or bard your turkey.
What is a healthy method for steaming?
Healthy method- No Fat.
What are the age affects of poultry?
Tenderness, look, feel and cooking methods.
Best cooking method is moist heat.