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How is poultry graded by the USDA? (Select all that apply)
What is a capon?
What is the fattened liver of a special type of duck or goose?
What distinguishes free range chicken?
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Which class of poultry is younger and more tender?
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Why is poultry often purchased whole?
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What is the technique for tying a whole bird into a neat shape for roasting?
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What is the best way to prepare a mature chicken?
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What is the first step when fabricating poultry?
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Which of the following is not a good indication of doneness for poultry?
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What is a tom?
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What is a game hen?
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What are giblets?
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What is an ostrich?
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What is poulet de Bresse?
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What does 'oie' mean?
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What is an emu?
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What is a guinea?
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What is magret?
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What is a supreme?
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The keel bone is found in a bird's thigh.
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An airline breast has all skin and bones removed.
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Poultry is highly perishable.
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All poultry can be fabricated using the same procedures as chicken.
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Duck and goose skin contains a great deal of fat that should be rendered off.
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Most poultry items are basted during roasting to retain moisture.
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Stuffing should be lightly packed in the cavity of a bird so that it cooks evenly.
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Poultry does not have any instrumental fat or marbling.
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Poultry should be cooked well-done.
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The traditional Thanksgiving turkey is from the _____ class.
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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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