Cooking Lessons Cooking Lessons Meat and Poultry Cookery Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the recommended internal temperature for cooking whole poultry according to USDA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

165°F (74°C)

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145°F (63°C)

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155°F (68°C)

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175°F (79°C)

Question 2

Which cooking method is best suited for tough cuts of beef like chuck roast?

Accepted Answer

Braising

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Grilling

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Broiling

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Sautéing

Question 3

What does the term 'carryover cooking' mean when applied to roasted meats?

Accepted Answer

Meat continues to cook from residual heat after being removed from the heat source

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The meat absorbs flavors from the cooking vessel

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Fat renders out and bastes the meat during resting

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The crust continues to brown after plating

Question 4

Which part of a chicken is considered the 'oyster'?

Accepted Answer

A small round piece of dark meat near the backbone

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The breast fillet

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The wing tip

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The gizzard

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of brining poultry before cooking?

Accepted Answer

To increase moisture retention and season the meat throughout

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To add a crispy crust

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To reduce cooking time

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To darken the skin color

Question 6

When making a pan sauce after searing a steak, which technique is used to lift the browned bits from the pan?

Accepted Answer

Deglazing

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Tempering

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Blanching

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Rendering