Cooking Lessons Meat and Poultry Cookery 5

Question 1

What internal temperature does the USDA recommend for a whole-muscle pork chop, followed by a rest?

Accepted Answer

145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute rest

Answer

Whole cuts of pork are safe at 145°F followed by a three-minute rest, leaving them slightly pink and juicy.

Question 2

Which of these describes 'spatchcocking' a chicken?

Accepted Answer

Removing the backbone and flattening the bird

Answer

Spatchcocking (butterflying) flattens the bird so it cooks faster and more evenly.

Question 3

A stew recipe calls for browning beef cubes in batches rather than all at once. Why?

Accepted Answer

Overcrowding lowers pan temperature and steams the meat instead of browning it

Answer

Too much meat at once drops the pan temperature, releasing moisture that prevents proper searing.

Question 4

What distinguishes white meat from dark meat in poultry?

Accepted Answer

Dark meat comes from muscles used more, containing more myoglobin and fat

Answer

Frequently used muscles like legs and thighs contain more myoglobin, making them darker and richer.

Question 5

Which method best describes barding a lean roast?

Accepted Answer

Wrapping or covering the meat with a layer of fat such as bacon

Answer

Barding adds an external fat layer to baste lean meat and prevent drying during roasting.

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