WorksheetsPrimal Cuts of Beef Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
The outside round and the eye of the round together are called the:
top round.
bottom round.
steamship round.
primal round.
If the primal chuck accounts for approximately 28 percent of carcass weight, how much would the chuck weigh on a 728-pound carcass?
524.16 pounds
333.2 pounds
203.84 pounds
178.4 pounds
The hanging tenderloin is part of the flank.
True
False
Prime rib of beef refers to the quality USDA grade.
True
False
The short loin can be cut across to produce porterhouse, T-bone, and club steaks.
True
False
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.
True
False
The full flavor of beef is best accompanied by sauces with robust flavors such as pungent pestos or the assertive flavors of chili powder.
True
False
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.
True
False
The connective tissue that breaks down during long, slow, moist-heat cooking is called
elastin
fibrous
adipose
collagen
Which primal cut produces the filet mignon?
Chuck
Larry
Round
Loin
Which primal cut produces the prime rib retail cut?
Round
Chuck
Loin
Rib
