What are the principles for cooking poultry and what happens when they are not followed?

cooked at low temperature using careful timing, poultry cooked on high heat and too long will be tough, dry, and flavourless

List the DRY HEAT METHODS often used for cooking young birds:

roasting, broiling, frying, oven-frying

If you do not have a meat thermometer, how can you tell whether or not poultry is cooked?

grasp the drumstick gently. If the poultry is cooked, the drumstick will twist easily at thigh joint. Clear juices will run if pierced with a fork.

What does trussing a bird accomplish?

prevents the wing and leg tips from overbrowning. makes birds easier to handle and more attractive to serve.

If a bird is to be stuffed, when should this be done? Why?

Stuff poultry just before baking. prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. As soon as it comes out of the oven COOKED then ASAP get the stuffing out of the bird.

How is poultry prepared for frying?

pieces are rolled in flour, egg and bread crumbs or dipped in batter

How can you help braised poultry develop a crisp crust?

uncover the pan for the last ten minutes of cooking

How can frozen poultry be thawed quickly?

wrap tightly in plastic bag and place it in a sink full of cold water. change the water every 30 minutes

List three benefits of using a microwave oven for preparing poultry.

poultry comes out tender and juicy, cooks in less time, defrosts quickly, can be partially cooked and then used to complete another recipe

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Question	Answer
What are the principles for cooking poultry and what happens when they are not followed?	cooked at low temperature using careful timing, poultry cooked on high heat and too long will be tough, dry, and flavourless
List the DRY HEAT METHODS often used for cooking young birds:	roasting, broiling, frying, oven-frying
List the MOIST HEAT METHODS often used for cooking older birds:	braising, stewing
If you do not have a meat thermometer, how can you tell whether or not poultry is cooked?	grasp the drumstick gently. If the poultry is cooked, the drumstick will twist easily at thigh joint. Clear juices will run if pierced with a fork.
Why should roasted poultry stand 10 to 15 minutes before it is carved?	because it is easier to carve
What does trussing a bird accomplish?	prevents the wing and leg tips from overbrowning. makes birds easier to handle and more attractive to serve.
If a bird is to be stuffed, when should this be done? Why?	Stuff poultry just before baking. prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. As soon as it comes out of the oven COOKED then ASAP get the stuffing out of the bird.
How do cooking bags shorten cooking time?	helps steam cook the bird
How far from the heat source should poultry be broiled?	4-5 inches
How is poultry prepared for frying?	pieces are rolled in flour, egg and bread crumbs or dipped in batter
What is another name for oven-frying?	baking
How can you help braised poultry develop a crisp crust?	uncover the pan for the last ten minutes of cooking
How might stewed poultry be used?	soups and casseroles
How can frozen poultry be thawed quickly?	wrap tightly in plastic bag and place it in a sink full of cold water. change the water every 30 minutes
What is the advantage to boning your own chicken?	it saves money
List three benefits of using a microwave oven for preparing poultry.	poultry comes out tender and juicy, cooks in less time, defrosts quickly, can be partially cooked and then used to complete another recipe

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