Identify common red meat carcasses and their utilizations.

Identification should include

  • listing red meats (e.g., lamb, beef, pork, veal)
  • listing standard cuts
  • describing common utilizations and cooking methods for each cut
  • describing inspection vs. grading of meats
  • cooking temperatures for different levels of doneness.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • What factors determine the best cooking methods for meats?
  • How should meats be thawed?
  • How do cooking methods affect the nutritional value of meats?

Communication

  • How can the importance of the care and handling of red meat be communicated to employees?
  • How can meats be prepared according to a customer's preference?

Leadership

  • Why must meats be handled in a completely sanitary manner?

Management

  • What are the risks and legal complications of serving raw and undercooked meats?
  • How could the use of full carcasses be economically beneficial to a business?
  • How does the use of full carcasses reduce food waste?