ACF ACF Garde Manger and Charcuterie Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What ratio of salt to cure (Prague Powder #1) is typical in a standard wet brine for cured meats?

Accepted Answer

1 lb salt to 1 oz cure per gallon

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1 oz salt to 1 oz cure per gallon

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2 lb salt to 2 oz cure per gallon

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5 lb salt to 5 oz cure per gallon

Question 2

What is the function of aspic in cold garde manger presentations?

Accepted Answer

To coat and seal items for preservation, moisture retention, and visual shine

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To add sweetness to savory dishes

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To bind forcemeat ingredients

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To replace gelatin in hot applications

Question 3

Rillettes differ from pâté primarily because rillettes are:

Accepted Answer

Made from finely shredded, potted meat cooked slowly in fat

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Always served hot in a crock

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Encased in pastry dough

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Made exclusively from fish

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary concern when using natural pork casings for sausage production?

Accepted Answer

They must be soaked and flushed to remove salt and checked for holes

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They are too uniform in diameter

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They cannot be smoked after stuffing

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They must be frozen before use

Question 5

In ACF competitions, a garde manger cold platter is judged on all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The temperature at which hot items are held on the platter

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Professional appearance and platter design

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Technical skill in fabrication and forcemeat preparation

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Balance, color, and creativity of the presentation

Question 6

What distinguishes a terrine from a pâté in classical French charcuterie terminology?

Accepted Answer

A terrine refers to the vessel and preparation cooked in a loaf mold, while pâté traditionally includes pastry

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Terrines are always served hot while pâtés are served cold

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Terrines contain only vegetables

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Pâtés must always contain liver