Meat and Poultry
1 egg = how many ounces of meat?
What is the main nutrient found in meat? Protein
What is the main function of protein? Build and Repair Body Tissue
What is the secondary function? Energy Source
Which meat and which animal? Cow Beef Calf Veal Pig Pork Young Sheep Lamb Mature Sheep Mutton Chicken, Turkey, Fowl Poultry Liver, Brains, Heart Variety Meats
Meat is USDA inspected for wholesomeness
Wholesale Cuts SUPPORT LOCOMOTION
Which is it? Which type of meat is tough? Locomotion Which type of meat is tender? Support Which cut of meat is most nutritious? Either Which has the best flavor? Tender Which cut costs the most? Tender What is marbling and what does it do? Fat in the meat, provides tenderness, flavor & moisture
Grades of Meat Beef, Lamb, Veal Prime (Restaurants) Choice (Sam’s Costo) Beef (Grocery) Select Lamb, Veal Good Beef Standard, Commercial, Utility, Cutter, Canner Lamb Utility Cull Veal Standard
Methods to produce tenderness Grinding Hammering Scoring Commercial Marinating Moist Heat Tenderizer
The difference between steak & roast THIN THICK
Store & Thaw Fresh meats will usually stay fresh in the refrigerator 2-4 days. The safest way to thaw frozen meats is in the refrigerator, on the bottom shelf. (The next best ways are microwaving and under cold running water.)
Check the temp A thermometer should be placed in the center of the meat away from the fat and bone.
Proper cooking temperatures Steaks, roasts, beef, pork, veal - 145° Ground beef, pork, veal – 155 ° Poultry of any kind – 165 °
Dry and Moist Cooking Methods Broil Grill (BBQ) Roast Stir Fry Sauté Pan frying Deep fat fry Braise Slow Cooker (crock pot) Pressure Cooker Simmering Poaching Steaming
Cuts suitable for cooking methods Dry Heat Rib Top Sirloin Sirloin Bottom Sirloin Tenderloin (Support) Moist Heat Chuck Round Shank Brisket Plate Flank (Locomotion)
Undercooked ground beef E-Coli
Poultry Tender meat – can cook dry or moist Light meat is lean and mild Dark meat is more fatty and more flavor Poultry skin is not digestible and high in fat
Purchasing meat Boneless – ¼ lb per person Moderate Bone ½ lb per person Large Bone (Turkey, Ribs) 1 lb per person