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How is poultry graded by the USDA? (Select all that apply)

  • Prime, Choice, Good or Utility
  • USDA 1, 2 or 3
  • USDA Grade A, B, or C (correct)
  • Choice, Select, Commercial or Canner

What is a capon?

  • Squab
  • Castrated male chicken (correct)
  • Young pigeon
  • Young turkey

What is the fattened liver of a special type of duck or goose?

  • Sweetbreads
  • Offal
  • Tripe
  • Foie gras (correct)

What distinguishes free range chicken?

<p>Allowed to roam freely in an enclosed space (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of poultry is younger and more tender?

<p>Roaster (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is poultry often purchased whole?

<p>It is easy to fabricate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique for tying a whole bird into a neat shape for roasting?

<p>Trussing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to prepare a mature chicken?

<p>Stewing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step when fabricating poultry?

<p>Remove the bones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a good indication of doneness for poultry?

<p>Timing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a tom?

<p>Male fryer/roaster turkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a game hen?

<p>Small, young class of chicken</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are giblets?

<p>Livers, gizzards, hearts and necks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an ostrich?

<p>A ratite</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is poulet de Bresse?

<p>Blue-legged chicken from France</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oie' mean?

<p>French for goose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an emu?

<p>Red meat poultry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a guinea?

<p>Domesticated descendant of a game bird</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is magret?

<p>A duck breast</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a supreme?

<p>Half a boneless chicken breast with the first wing bone attached</p> Signup and view all the answers

The keel bone is found in a bird's thigh.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An airline breast has all skin and bones removed.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Poultry is highly perishable.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All poultry can be fabricated using the same procedures as chicken.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Duck and goose skin contains a great deal of fat that should be rendered off.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most poultry items are basted during roasting to retain moisture.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stuffing should be lightly packed in the cavity of a bird so that it cooks evenly.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Poultry does not have any instrumental fat or marbling.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Poultry should be cooked well-done.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The traditional Thanksgiving turkey is from the _____ class.

<p>young</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Poultry Grades and Classifications

  • Poultry is graded by the USDA as Grade A, B, or C.
  • Classes of poultry include roaster, broiler/fryer, mature, and yearling.
  • Young, tender poultry is classified as roaster.

Poultry Preparation and Cooking Techniques

  • Whole poultry is often purchased for convenience in fabrication.
  • Trussing is the technique used to prepare a whole bird for roasting.
  • Mature chicken is best prepared through stewing for optimal flavor and tenderness.
  • The first step in fabricating poultry is removing the bones.

Indicators of Poultry Doneness

  • Good indicators of doneness include juices running clear, internal temperature checks, and looseness of joints.
  • Timing is not a reliable indicator of doneness for poultry.

Types of Poultry

  • Capon refers to a castrated male chicken.
  • Game hen is a small, young class of chicken.
  • Tom designates a male fryer/roaster turkey.
  • Magret is known as duck breast.
  • Supreme refers to half a boneless chicken breast with the first wing bone attached.

Poultry Facts

  • Giblets consist of livers, gizzards, hearts, and necks of poultry.
  • Poultry is highly perishable and should be handled with care.
  • Duck and goose skin is fatty and should be rendered before use.
  • Most poultry items can be fabricated using similar procedures as chicken.
  • Poultry does not possess instrumental fat or marbling, differentiating it from other meat types.

Special Poultry Variants

  • Poulet de Bresse is a blue-legged chicken from France.
  • Oie is the French term for goose.
  • Emu is classified as red meat poultry.
  • Guinea is a domesticated descendant of a game bird.

Cooking and Stuffing Guidelines

  • Stuffing should not be tightly packed in the cavity of poultry to ensure even cooking.
  • Poultry should generally be cooked well done to ensure food safety.
  • Basting poultry during roasting is common to retain moisture.

Additional Notes

  • Poultry is versatile and available in various forms for culinary use.
  • Familiarity with the preparation and cooking methods enhances the quality of poultry dishes.

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