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Primal Cuts of Beef Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The outside round and the eye of the round together are called the:

a)

top round.

b)

bottom round.

c)

steamship round.

d)

primal round.

2.

If the primal chuck accounts for approximately 28 percent of carcass weight, how much would the chuck weigh on a 728-pound carcass?

a)

524.16 pounds

b)

333.2 pounds

c)

203.84 pounds

d)

178.4 pounds

3.

The hanging tenderloin is part of the flank.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Prime rib of beef refers to the quality USDA grade.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The short loin can be cut across to produce porterhouse, T-bone, and club steaks.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

To produce a Maillard reaction and achieve good browning on the outside of a steak, a chef needs to use a dry-heat cooking technique with temperatures greater than 300°F.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The full flavor of beef is best accompanied by sauces with robust flavors such as pungent pestos or the assertive flavors of chili powder.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

When making meatballs, the combination of ground meats used, the ratio of fat to lean meat, and the type of bread crumbs all help determine how flavorful the final product is as well as the tenderness of texture.

a)

True

b)

False

9.
To brown the outside of meat before roasting is to _______ it.
a)
saute
b)
sear
c)
pan fry
d)
deep fry
10.

The connective tissue that breaks down during long, slow, moist-heat cooking is called

a)

elastin

b)

fibrous

c)

adipose

d)

collagen

11.

Which primal cut produces the filet mignon?

a)

Chuck

b)

Larry

c)

Round

d)

Loin

12.

Which primal cut produces the prime rib retail cut?

a)

Round

b)

Chuck

c)

Loin

d)

Rib