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Poultry and Meat

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Define poultry poultry is the collective term for various kinds of birds that are raised for human consumption
6 types of poultry: chicken, turkey, duck, geese, guinea fowls, and pigeons
Advantages to buying whole poultry Less expensive to purchase whole poultry and debone it in-house
Fabricated cuts of poultry: breasts, tenders, tenderloins, wings, leg quarters, breast quarters, halves, and ground
Define giblet Is the name from the grouping of the neck, heart, gizzard, and liver of a bird
What is the internal temp for cooking poultry? 165 F
4 ways to determine the doneness of poultry: temperature, touch, joints, and juices
What is poultry grading? Poultry is graded based on overall quality with respect to shape distribution of fat, condition of the skin, and general appearance
Grades of poultry and qualities: Grade A must be free of deformities and have plump, meaty flesh and a thin layer of fat under the skin. Grade B and C is set when poultry that does not fit Grade A and is either B or C, depending on the extent of the flaws
What is poultry inspection It does not indicate the overall quality!! It is imperative that the handling and processing is monitored from the moment it enters a foodservice operation to ensure that it is safe to prepare and eat
What is mandatory: inspection or grading? inspection
What temp should poultry be stored at? 41 F or below
Explain how to store poultry Fresh, whole birds should always be packed in crushed ice and in self-draining containers, the ice must be changed and the containers sanitized on a daily basis. It should always be stored beneath other foods to prevent the juices from contaminating
Explain the rules for freezing and thawing poultry Poultry must be frozen immediately if not used for 2-3 days. Frozen in its original packaging at 0 F or below. Poultry should never be refrozen once it has thawed
Define marbling Is the fat found within a muscle
define silverskin is a tough, rubbery, silver-white connective tissue that does not break down when heated
Define beef fabricated cuts Includes flat-iron, back ribs, rib eye steaks, T-bone steaks, tender loin fillets, top sirloin roasts, bottom round steaks, and skirt steaks
Define steer A male calf that has been castrated prior to reaching sexual maturity
Define Collagen A soft, white connective tissue that breaks down into gelatin when heated
Define fat cap the fat that surrounds the outside of a muscle on a cut of meat. Also known as external fat or trim fat
Define primal cut A large cut from a whole or a partial carcass
Define beef the flesh of domesticated cattle
Define beef offal An edible part of an animal that is not part of a primal cut
Define veal The flesh of calves, which are young cattle
Explain the grading process of beef Beef can be graded for quality, yield, or both. The grades commonly used in foodservice operations are USDA prime, USDA choice, and USDA select.
List the grades of beef and their qualities. USDA prime, the juiciest and most flavorful of all meats but most expensive. USDA choice, cuts from the loin an rib are well-suited for dry-heat cooking, meat is generally tender, juicy, and flavorful.
List the grades of beef and their qualities (2) USDA Select is lean and has minimal marbling. Is ideal for marinating or braising to increase tenderness and flavor.
Explain beef inspection AT the time of slaughter, carcasses are stamped to indicate that the animal was slaughtered at a USDA-inspected plant. The stamp will be directly on large cuts or on the packaging.
List the levels of doneness and their appearance very rare, temp of 130F, is soft and slight mushy. Rare is temp of 140F. Medium rare is 145 F. Medium is temp of 160F. Medium-well is 165F. Well-done, temp of 170, is firm and springs back immediately when gently pressed
Internal cook temp for beef and veal? 145 F
internal temp for beef and veal roasts between 275 and 325
internal cook temp for ground beef and veal? 160F
Define broil to cook using a hot flame to sear and cook quickly
define roast food is cooked uncovered in an oven or an revolving spit over an open flame
define barbeque food is slowly cooked over hot coals or burning wood
Define saute food is quickly cooked in a saute pan over direct heat using a small amount of fat
Define braise food is browned in fat and then cooked, tightly covered, in a small amount of liquid for a long time
Define simmer food is gently cooked in liquid
Define fry food is cooked in hot fat over moderate to high heat
Define smoke food is flavored, cooked, or preserved by exposing it to the smoke from burning or smoldering plant materials.
Define stew food is barely covered with liquid and simmered for a long time in a tightly covered pot
Define poach food is cooked in a liquid betwewn 160F and 180F
Define grill A cooking unit consisting of a large metal grate, placed over a heat source.
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