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Introduction to Premium Steaks & Steak Cookery

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The primary reason some beef is more expensive than others is because

a)

it is aged longer.

b)

it is from an older, more mature steer.

c)

it contains more marbling.

d)

a) and c).

2.

Aging is necessary to

a)

tenderize the meat and produce more flavor.

b)

reduce bacteria and create flavor.

c)

develop the right color.

3.

Marbling refers to the fat that is on the perimeter of the steak.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The leaner the steak, the juicier and moister it will be.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The cut of beef below is high in quality

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Quality beef should be ______ in color.

a)

deep red

b)

pink

c)

brown-yellow

d)

bright red

7.

The two important factors in choosing a premium steak are:

a)

fat and thickness.

b)

marbling and color.

c)

fat and color.

8.

The grade of beef is mainly determined by:

a)

the age of the steer.

b)

the breed of the steer.

c)

marbling.

9.

Which of the following is a New York steak?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

A prime rib roast contains ribeye steaks.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which one of the following steaks is a porterhouse?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

To cook steaks properly, the cooking time will depend on

a)

the thickness of the steaks.

b)

the cooking temperature.

c)

whether or not they were tempered.

d)

all of the above.

13.

Carryover cooking refers to:

a)

a cooking method.

b)

cooking that occurs from the residual heat once food is taken off a heat source.

c)

transferring food from once heat source to another.

d)

temperature.

14.

Turning a steak from time to time while it is resting will help keep the juices flowing towards the middle.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

It is okay to flip a steak using a fork.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

When using the flip-often method, wait for beads of blood to appear on the surface of the steak before flipping it.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Tempered steaks result in:

a)

steaks that cook quicker.

b)

steaks that will take longer to cook.

c)

steaks that are juicier.

d)

both option 1 & option 2

18.

The main reason for resting cooked meat is to:

a)

give yourself more time to prep other items.

b)

allow the muscle fibers to relax and distribute the heat evenly in the steak.

c)

stop the cooking process.

19.

The easiest way to temper steaks is to bring them to room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Never pat steaks dry before cooking.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Tempered steaks will:

a)

cook more evenly

b)

be a bit drier.

c)

cook faster.

d)

both a) and c).

22.

After purchasing steaks, you should unwrap them:

a)

just before cooking.

b)

immediately, if cooking within 24 hours.

c)

4 days before cooking.

23.

Salting a steak 10-15 minutes prior to cooking is beneficial for:

a)

penetrating and flavoring the meat.

b)

tenderizing the meat.

c)

drawing out excess moisture

d)

all of the above.

24.

Thinner steaks absorb heat faster and can be cooked at higher temperatures.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

When using the palm method to test the doneness of a steak, the firmer the meat feels, the rarer the steak will be.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Resting a steak on a rack after cooking, rather than on a plate, will prevent the crust from becoming soggy.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

You can flip a steak once during cooking or many times.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

This image shows the correct way to 'rest' a steak.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Which method produced a better steak in your opinion. The flip once method or flip often method?

4 lines
30.

The highest grade of beef is...

a)

prime

b)

choice

c)

select