Cooking Lessons Meat and Poultry Cookery Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the recommended internal temperature for cooking whole poultry according to USDA guidelines?
Answer: 165°F (74°C)
The USDA recommends cooking whole poultry to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure safety.
Which cooking method is best suited for tough cuts of beef like chuck roast?
Answer: Braising
Braising uses low, slow, moist heat to break down the tough connective tissue in cuts like chuck roast, resulting in tender meat.
What does the term 'carryover cooking' mean when applied to roasted meats?
Answer: Meat continues to cook from residual heat after being removed from the heat source
Carryover cooking refers to the continued rise in internal temperature that occurs after meat is removed from the heat source due to stored heat energy.
Which part of a chicken is considered the 'oyster'?
Answer: A small round piece of dark meat near the backbone
The oyster is a small, round, tender piece of dark meat located in a hollow of the backbone near the thigh, prized for its rich flavor.
What is the primary purpose of brining poultry before cooking?
Answer: To increase moisture retention and season the meat throughout
Brining allows salt and water to penetrate the muscle fibers, helping retain moisture during cooking and seasoning the meat from the inside out.
When making a pan sauce after searing a steak, which technique is used to lift the browned bits from the pan?
Answer: Deglazing
Deglazing involves adding liquid such as wine or stock to a hot pan to dissolve the caramelized browned bits (fond), which add deep flavor to a sauce.