Untitled Deck Flashcards
What is a broiler or fryer?
Young chicken, usually 9 to 12 weeks of age, with tender meat and smooth-textured skin
A broiler or fryer can be of either sex.
What is a roaster?
A chicken usually 5 to 6 months of age
Roasters are typically larger than broilers.
Define a capon.
A surgically desexed male chicken usually under 8 months of age
Capons are known for their tender meat.
What is a stag?
A male chicken, usually under 10 months of age, with coarse skin and toughened flesh
Stags have somewhat darkened meat.
What is a hen or stewing chicken?
A mature female chicken which is usually more than 10 months of age
It can also be a culled layer.
What defines a cock or rooster?
A mature male chicken with coarse skin and toughened meat
Roosters have a hardened breastbone tip.
What is a jumbo broiler?
A large chicken about 4 kg dressed weight, often sold during the Christmas holiday
Jumbo broilers are popular for holiday meals.
What is a Peking duck?
A breed of duck that originated from China, noted for its tender and flavorful meat
Peking ducks are commonly used in various cuisines.
What is squab?
A young immature pigeon of either sex with extra tender meat
Squab is often considered a delicacy.
What are the indicators of good quality live poultry?
- Clear eyes
- Fine and soft feet (for young chickens)
- Soft bone at the tip of the breast (for younger chickens)
- Small feathers indicate youth
Older chickens have thick, scaly feet.
What characterizes whole poultry?
- Head, feet, and viscera intact
- Clean, well fleshed
- Moderate fat coverings
- Free from pin feathers, cuts, scars, or missing skin
Whole poultry should look appealing and fresh.
Define dressed poultry.
Slaughtered birds that have been bled, de-feathered, and had visceral organs removed
Good quality dressed poultry has smooth skin and no objectionable odor.
What constitutes ready-to-cook poultry?
Dressed birds that may be cut up and marinated or seasoned
These birds are prepped for immediate cooking.
What are the two types of poultry meat?
- Dark meat: drumsticks, thighs, wings
- White meat: breasts
Dark meat is often preferred for its juiciness and flavor.
What are giblets?
The organs such as gizzard and heart
Giblets are often used in cooking for added flavor.
What is the protein content of chicken?
22.6% protein, 76.3% water, and traces of fat, vitamins, and minerals
Chicken is the most consumed type of poultry.
What does the preparation of poultry for cooking include?
- Slaughter and bleeding
- Scalding
- Defeathering
- Evisceration
- Deboning
These steps ensure the poultry is ready for cooking.
What should be avoided in live poultry selection?
Bruises, blisters, and broken bones
Healthy poultry is alert and well-feathered.
What is drawn poultry?
Dressed poultry that has been chilled or frozen
Drawn poultry is commonly available in groceries.
What is the best cooking temperature for poultry?
Low to moderate heat
This method minimizes nutrient loss and shrinkage.
True or False: Stuffing poultry should be done immediately before roasting.
True
This helps prevent microbial contamination.
What is the best way to achieve a brown color in poultry?
Employ dry heat cooking with fat
This is especially important for pale-colored poultry meat.
What is the result of basting poultry during cooking?
Improved palatability of lean meat
Basting helps retain moisture and flavor.
What is the process to cut poultry into halves?
Split the bird from front to back through the backbone and keel
This produces two halves of approximately equal weight.
