Poultry Flashcards
1
Q
Includes:
A
Chicken, turkey, duck and goose
2
Q
Low in:
A
Fat and kcals
3
Q
Weighs between:
A
1.5kg-2kg
4
Q
Buying chicken
A
Reliable shop
Check date- must be absolutely fresh
Skin should be pale
No unpleasant smell
5
Q
Storing fresh chicken
A
Remove wrapper and giblets
Cover and refrigerate on a clean plate
Use within 3 days
6
Q
Storing frozen chicken
A
Store in freezer ASAP (-18)
Never refreeze
Use before expiry date
7
Q
Preparing chicken for roasting
A
Remove giblets and wash under cold tap
Dry with kitchen paper
Don’t stuff Poultry as the inside mightn’t reach a high enough temp
Skewer wings and leg bone against body of the bird and weigh
Calculate cooking time
8
Q
Formula for calculating cooking time
A
20 mins per 500g + 20 mins
9
Q
Cook at:
A
200 degrees
