Fun facts
What 3 sports balls can be made from cowhide?
One cowhide can produce enough leather to make 20 footballs, 18 soccer balls, 18 volleyballs, or 12 basketballs.
145
Which type of grading of beef has the most marbling (fat)? Prime, Choice, Select
Prime
Choice
Select
Beef
Fridge storage
Freezer storage
Fridge storage: 3-5 days
Freezer storage: 6-12 months
3 examples of cuts of beef
• Brisket/Fore Shank
• Rib
• Short Plate/Flank
• Short Loin
• Sirloin
• Rump/round
Which state produces the most pork?
IOWA!!!
What is the cook temp for pork?
145ºF
• Ground pork: 165ºF
What is the pork grading system?
Pork is not graded with USDA quality grades
Pork
Fridge storage
Freezer storage
Fridge storage: 3-5 days
Freezer storage: 4-6 months
3 foods that comes from pork
Bacon, ham, hot dogs, prosciutto, salami, sausages, and spam
What are examples of white meat?
Chicken Turkey Duck and other birds
Cooking temp of chicken
165
What system is used to grade poultry?
Grade A: retail level
Grade B and C: further-processed products where the poultry is cut up, chopped, or ground
Chicken
Fridge storage
Freezer storage
Fridge storage: 1-2 days
Freezer storage: 9 months
3 cuts of meat from a chicken
How long has humanity been eating fish?
Over 165,000 years!
cooking temp of fish
Cooking Temperature: 145°F
How many types of grading are there for fish?
3
Mechanical: thickness
Weight
Visual: types of fish
Fish
Fridge storage
Freezer storage
Fridge storage: 1-2 days
Freezer storage: 2-3 months
1 cut of fish
fillets, steak, butterfly fillets
On average, how much longer do vegetarians live?
According to Mayo clinic, 3.6 years longer
How hot does our ovens get?
550
How do you earn a 0 for a grade in this class?
If you have ANY missings.
What is the best way to thaw your meat?
In the refrigerator
Waygu beef from Japan up to $200