Chapter 16 & 17 Meat and Poultry

Front

The front top shoulder primal of a cattle is called the what?

Back

Chuck

Front

Which organization conducts meat inspections and determines if the meat is safe to eat?

Back

USDA

Front

What is the highest grade of beef?

Back

Prime

Front

Most primal cuts of beef are wet aged for how many days in order to get the best all around tenderness + flavor?

Back

28 days

Front

This technique is to cut a piece of meat lengthwise nearly in half so that it opens out and lies flat.

Back

butterflying

Front

This type of connective tissue will break down during the cooking process of meat.

Back

Collagen

Front

Beef is firmest when it is cooked how well?

Back

Well done

Front

Fresh meat must be delivered at what temperature or lower?

Back

41 degrees F

Front

In order for the muscle tissue to relax, meat must be aged for at least how many hours? Options: 4 to 20 hours, 20 to 48 hours, 48 to 72 hours, 72 to 96 hours

Back

48 to 72 hours

Front

When using a meat mallet to soften the fibers of meat is known as?

Back

Tenderizing