Cuts
True of False?
You should keep your knives as dull as possible so that you don't cut yourself.
False.
Keep knives sharp.
(p. 310)
What two items should you use to move hot pots and hot Dutch Ovens?
Use oven mitts when working with hot pans.
Use hot pot tongs when working with Dutch ovens.
Who should be in the camp kitchen?
A. Your pet raccoon
B. Mr. Gregory's dog, Teddy
C. Whoever is cooking for your patrol
D. The entire patrol should help in the camp kitchen
C. Whoever is cooking for your patrol
Everyone who is not cooking should stay out of the camp kitchen.
How do you store food that must be refrigerated when you are backpacking/camping?
Store it with chunks of ice in an insulated cooler.
True or False?
It doesn't matter if pots are centered on the stove top.
False.
Make sure that pots are centered on top of the stove.
Name something you should use your knife for when you cook.
Cutting food.
Do not open cans or bags with a knife.
True or False?
Wet mitts won't protect your hands from hot pots and pans.
True.
Keep cloth oven mitts dry. Wet mitts won't protect your hands.
How many camping meals do you need to prepare for Tenderfoot and Second Class rank?
One for each.
Tenderfoot: Assist in making one meal.
Second Class: Prepare one hot breakfast or lunch.
1. Inside, if you have a building to put it in.
2. The trunk of car when car camping.
3. Bear/Raccoon boxes
4. Hanging from a tree.
Name two ways that you can stabilize a cutting board so that it doesn't slip.
1. Put a damp paper towel underneath.
2. Put a damp dish towel underneath.
When cutting food, you should cut in which direction?
When you're using a knife, cut away from yourself.
Name three items that, when placed beside a camp stove, might catch on fire.
Possible answers: Paper towels, Paper napkins, Newspaper, Your homework, plastic items, any type of clothing.
Keep things that can burn well away from camp stoves.
How many camping meals do you need to prepare for First Class rank?
Prepare three meals.
One breakfast, one lunch, one dinner.
In the cleaning kit, what are the three bins for?
A. Shampoo, Rinse, Repeat
B. Wash, Cold Rinse, Hot Rinse
C. Wash, Dry, Fold
D. Stop, Drop, Roll
B. Wash, Cold Rinse, Hot Rinse
When cutting food, you should use which of the following items to hold down the food when cutting?
1. Your fingers
2. Spear it with a fork
3. Use another knife
4. Have another scout hold it for you
2. Spear it with a fork.
If you need to hold down a piece of food while you cut it, spear it with a fork. Try and keep your fingers as far as possible from the knife's path.
True of False?
When cutting food, use a flat, stable surface.
True.
Place the item you are cutting on a flat, stable surface such as a cutting board.
True or False?
It doesn't matter if your camp stove is not level or on a flat surface.
False.
Make sure stoves are on level surfaces before using them.
How many meals do you need to prepare for the Star rank?
Trick Question!!!
You don't need to prepare any meals for Star Rank!!!
True or False?
Raw meat and other foods can go in the same container.
False!
Keep raw meat separate from other foods. If you are using a cutting board to prepare raw meat, wash the board and utensils before other food touches the board and utensils.
True or False?
Your entire patrol should be close to or hanging around the camp stove to help with the meal.
False.
Dangers increase when the camp kitchen gets crowded.
1. When your food is actively running away from you.
2. When you are practicing your knife throwing.
3. Never.
3. Never. Ever. Seriously.
Never throw a knife or try to catch a falling knife.
What type of shoe should you wear when using a cook stove?
A. Flip-flops
B. Sandals
C. Sneakers/Hiking boots
D. All of the above
C. Sneakers/Hiking boots
Wear close-toed shoes in case there are spills.
How many meals do you need to prepare for the Cooking Merit Badge?
18 meals.
Home: 3 meals each for 3 days at home.
Camping: 5 meals. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert and/or Snack
Backpack/Trail Food: 4 meals. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack
(Note: All meals must be pre-approved by the counselor)
How should you get rid of leftovers?
A. Bury them
B. Scatter them in the area
C. Make everyone in the patrol finish every bite of food.
D. Put it in a sealed bag to take home.
D. Put it in a sealed trash bag to throw away or a Ziploc to store to take home.
To what temperature should ground beef, pork, or chicken be cooked?
A. 180 - 190 degrees
B. 160 - 165 degrees
C. 100 - 110 degrees
D. 130 - 135 degrees
B. 160 - 165 degrees
Cook foods thoroughly to kill harmful germs. You need to cook meat, poultry, and eggs to minimum temperatures or conditions.
For other foods, check page 306.